Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.
About Us
Political Science is committed to excellence in teaching and research. Our award winning teachers’ help students improve their capacity to think critically, communicate in both written and spoken forms, and become responsible citizens capable of contributing positively to a diverse and increasingly globalized society. We aim to deepen students’ understanding of key ideas and values such as democracy, freedom, justice, and equality; and central institutions and practices like the state, law, constitutions, elections, leadership, interest groups, public opinion, political conflict, war, and peace. We enable students to focus on some of the most crucial issues facing modern societies from the threats of climate change and nuclear war to the promise of global justice, human rights, and the welfare state
Our aim is to be a world-wide centre of excellence in scholarship on in Political Science through collaborative, interdisciplinary and international research amongst faculty, undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and postdoctoral fellows
Course Information
Information about Political Science Undergraduate Program and course details can be found here https://politicalscience.uwo.ca/undergraduate/course_information/outlines%20and%20timetable/course_archives%202016-2022.html
While presently the expected delivery method of this upcoming course is in person, modifications in the course delivery to an online format may be required
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for all activities associated with the successful delivery of the course, including but not limited to: developing, preparing, and delivering the course; setting and marking examinations, assessing the academic work of students, and reporting grades.
Candidates must be willing to undertake training as required by the Employer including, but not limited to, training in respect of health and safety, harassment and discrimination, and legislated service standards.
Qualifications
Unless otherwise noted, candidates must have a Master’s degree (PhD preferred or be close to completion) and a demonstrated record of performance in university-level teaching.
Applying at Western
In submitting your application, candidates should attach a curriculum vitae and evidence of successful teaching, together with the names and contact information of qualified individuals who could be contacted about their teaching experience and ability.
In accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications, including qualifications which go beyond the requirements for the position. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English.
Course offerings could be assigned to the workload of full-time faculty or to part-time faculty with seniority or preference rights in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, or left unfilled based on operational/enrolment requirements. All positions are subject to budget approval.
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
Recent Western graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.
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