The Department of Political Science at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications for a sessional instructor to teach in the Winter 2024 semester. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Please note: the course offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course.

POLS-2310: War and Peace (3 Credits) 

The first part of this course introduces students to the key theoretical debates on the causes of war. The second part is dedicated to understanding the challenges associated with obtaining and implementing peace deals, the emergence of terrorism, and nuclear proliferation. The course concludes with a discussion on the future of war and peace, specifically as it relates to technological developments and great power conflict. Students will become familiar with these topics by readings that cover a wide variety of conflicts and issues including the 1982 Falklands War, the 1991 Gulf War, the 2003 American-Anglo invasion of Iraq, the rise of ISIS, and the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Lecture: Three hours a week 

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 and full-time and term contract Faculty members of the Academic unit.

Application Instructions: 

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

Dr. Gil Germain, Chair 
ggermain@upei.ca 
Department of Political Science 
University of Prince Edward Island 
550 University Avenue 
Charlottetown, PE 
C1A 4P3 

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Closing date for applications is May 19, 2023.