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The Department of Political Science at The University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Political Theory. The area of specialization is open.

The successful candidate will have a completed Ph.D. in Political Science (or related field), or be able to adequately demonstrate all Ph.D. requirements are sufficiently close to completion. The successful candidate is expected to have a Ph.D. for the start of the appointment. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2021.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active program of research leading to peer-reviewed publications and the securing of external research funding, and to contribute to the education and training of undergraduate as well as graduate students.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Applicants must be prepared to conduct interviews remotely if circumstances require, and understand that a successful applicant may be asked to consider an offer with a deadline without having been able to make an in-person visit to campus should travel or other restrictions apply. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply, applicants must upload online the following in order Job ID: 37879.

• an application letter;
• a curriculum vitae;
• a statement of teaching philosophy, interests and accomplishments (maximum 2 pages);
• a description of current and future research interests (maximum 2 pages);
• evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., summaries of teaching evaluations (official preferred), peer reviews of teaching, sample course material); and
• a 1 page statement about the applicant’s experience working with a diverse student body and contributions or potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion.
• one electronic sample of research or publication.