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Sessional Instructor - Department of Political Science - Faculty of Arts (Summer 2018)

Competition Number:
18SI18
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Political Science - Faculty of Arts
Position:
Sessional Instructor
Contract:
Summer 2018

The Department of Political Science at the University of Prince Edward Island has an opening for a Sessional Instructor for Summer 2018. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

POLS 3090-1  THE END OF GLOBALIZATION?
This course examines the evolution, nature, processes and consequences of economic globalization in a post-Brexit and Trump’s "America First" world.  In the first part, students will discuss, among other things, whether we are currently witnessing "politics as usual" or the rejection of the norms and assumptions underpinning the existing liberal international economic and political order. In the second half of the course, the analytical focus will turn to the economic challenges facing globalization, the resurgence of identity politics and nationalism and the increasing disillusionment with multilateral institutions.

Qualifications:
Successful applicant will have a minimum of a Ph.D. in Political Science.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster in the academic unit. 

Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and the names of three referees to:

Dr. Peter McKenna, Chair
Department of Political Science
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE
C1A 4P3

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Closing date for applications is March 22, 2018
 

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.