Part-Time Professor - ECS 5501 000 - winter 2027

Winter 2027

*As indicated in Appendix A of the collective agreement for part-time professors.

Functions: 

A Part-Time Professor is required for the following course:

Description of the delivery mode: 000 – In Person course : This type of course is delivered in person, with the professor and students attending on the dates and times set by the Faculty.

Course description: Theoretical concepts used in the study of the dynamics of religious and ethnic conflicts. Application of these concepts to various situations. Religion, ethnicity, gender relations, social class, and other markers of identity. Human needs for identity, mimetic theory, structures of domination, ethno-nationalist movements, and victimization.

Required experience and qualifications:

• Passive proficiency in the second official language

• Sensitivity to multiple differences (including abilities, genders, and cultures) and to students' concerns.
• Proficiency with both in-person and online learning tools
• Doctorate in political science, sociology, international relations, anthropology, peace and conflict studies, or a related discipline, with a relevant specialization.
• In-depth knowledge of theories of collective identity and the main explanatory approaches to identity-based conflicts.
• Proficiency in issues related to ethnicity, nationalism, religion, language, minorities, discrimination, and identity-based mobilization.
• Relevant experience in university-level teaching in the field of identity-based conflicts, intergroup relations, nationalism, political violence, or related topics.
• Research experience focusing on the causes, dynamics, and consequences of identity conflicts.
• Demonstrated ability to draw on theoretical frameworks and empirical case studies to analyze the mechanisms of construction, politicization, and mobilization of collective identities.

Please submit your application (letter of intent and CV) online using the job posting system, by November 5 2026, 11:59 PM. 

Applicants must clearly indicate in their cover letter the specific course for which they are applying. They must also provide:
 (1) a brief description of their approach to course content and teaching; and
 (2) concrete evidence demonstrating how their academic background, teaching experience, research, and/or relevant professional experience align with the course requirements.

Please note that Saint-Paul University will prioritize the professors that are already affiliated with the University according to article 14.6 of the part-time professor’s collective agreement.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. We will be contacting only those candidates who have been chosen for the next step of the selection process.