Part-Time Academic: POLI 2410/PHIL2210 Political Thought 1651-1778 – Fall 2024
Dalhousie University
Position Details
Position Information
| Position Title | Part-Time Academic: POLI 2410/PHIL2210 Political Thought 1651-1778 – Fall 2024 |
|---|---|
| Posting Number | PTAP2377P |
| Department/Unit | Political Science |
| Location | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Job Summary & Key Responsibilities | This part-time academic will be required to teach POLI 2410.03 (cross-listed with PHIL 2210.03), Political Thought 1651-1778 during Fall Term (September-December 2024), currently scheduled in-person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:35 p.m.-3:55 p.m. Course Description: This course covers some of the most important early modern theorists (Hobbes, Locke, Hume, Smith, Rousseau, and Montesquieu). It looks at the development of natural rights, democracy, capitalism, and citizenship. The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, test preparation, Teaching Assistant supervision and evaluation. The position reports to the Chair of the Department. |
| Qualifications/Requirements of Position | Preference will be given to applicants with a PhD, or nearly completed PhD in Political Science. Previous university-level teaching on this topic will be an asset. |
| Salary Range/Pay Rate | Per CUPE Collective Agreement |
| Additional Information | All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity . If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here . |
Posting Detail Information
| Term of appointment | September-December 2024 |
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| Open Date | |
| Close Date | 03/25/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/16076 |
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