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SL404983-Winter 2027-POLS*2000 Political Theory

Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2

Academic Unit:

Political Science

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections:

1

Level of Work Assignment(s):

1

Right of First Refusal (RoFR)

A Sessional Lecturer holds a RoFR (i.e., for a particular course) if they have successfully taught the course in the past six (6) semesters. A SL who holds a RoFR to this course is required to exercise their right by way of the online hiring system. Also see: What is Right of First Refusal (RoFR)?

A Sessional Lecturer Currently Holds a Right of First Refusal for this Course:

No

Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal:

1

Course Number:

POLS*2000

Course Name:

Political Theory

Course Format:

DE

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

A study of the philosophic and ideological developments which have led to the emergence of the modern state and contemporary politics.

260

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Orientation-Training

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Conducting Labs/Seminars

TA Coordination Meetings

Invigilating Exams

Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Degree:

Masters related to field

Prior Teaching Experience:

Successful teaching related to field at college or university level

Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content:

Demonstrated effectiveness as an instructor at a University level.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree:

ABD related to field

PhD related to field

Prior Teaching Experience:

Successful teaching related to field at college or university level.

Research Experience:





Quality and or Recent Research activity in areas relevant to the course demonstrating knowledge of current developments in course content.

Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content:

Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in the area of the course, including seminar format courses (as evidence by course outlines, course evaluations, etc.)

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

TBD - DE

Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date):

January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

Thursday, November 19, 2026

Posting Email Contact

Hiring Contact Information:

Onyeka Uzoukwu, Administrative Assistant to the [email protected]

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