Date Posted: Wednesday March 4, 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday March 18, 2026 (open until filled)
Location: Distance Learning
Position: Course Instructor
Financial Compensation: Please review the compensation table in the collective agreement: CASBU 2022-2025
Start Date:
- Spring (SP) – May 4, 2026
End Date:
- Spring (SP) – June 12, 2026
Nipissing University invites applications for part-time course instructors for Spring/Summer positions to teach Political Science
Qualifications:
- Applicants should have a graduate degree in Political Science, ideally with a PhD or PhD (ABD), with a research background in political mass movements, conflict resolution or a cognate field.
- Professional experience in a related field and a record of teaching at the post secondary level are also required.
Duties:
- Responsible for all instruction and evaluation for the portion of the course to which they are assigned
- Will be available to meet with students outside of the official classroom time
- Complete mandatory training requirements, review and follow Nipissing University's policies and procedures
Course Available :
Please find the link to the academic calendar with course code and course descriptions: Academic Calendar: Political Science courses
- POLI-2117-SP801 Protest, Power and Politics
How to Apply:
To be considered for a part-time course instructor position, please complete the application form and submit the following document by email as a single PDF to the Office of Arts & Science at as_jobs@nipissingu.ca.
📌 Cover letter
📌 Curriculum vitae or resume
📌 Proof of highest level of education
📌 Proof of other qualifications (if applicable)
📌 Professional letter of reference
📌 Work permit (if applicable)
Upon application closing date, all submitted applications will be reviewed. Applications submitted after the closing date will be reviewed as received and until all positions are filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a covering letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
