PO498C: Global Political Ecology (Winter 2027)
About The Position
This course explores global ecological politics and activism, emphasizing histories and ongoing dynamics of capitalism and colonialism in ecological destruction. It will examine the historical and current negotiations, policies, and social movements related to ecological matters, with an emphasis on climate change, at a transnational level. While this course unpacks the persistent tensions in global ecological politics, it also emphasizes social movements, protests, and approaches that critically challenge capitalism and colonialism in relation to ecological harm and the climate crisis, and which advocate for more egalitarian collective futures.
Requirements
- PhD in Political Science with a focus on International Relations
- CV
- Candidate application form (CAF)
- Names and Contact Information for Referees (for external applicants)
- Evidence of Good Teaching (for external applicants)
- Verification of degree (for external applicants)
Nice To Haves
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Dossier
- Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)
Responsibilities
- Teach Global Political Ecology course
- Examine historical and current negotiations, policies, and social movements related to ecological matters
- Emphasize climate change at a transnational level
- Unpack persistent tensions in global ecological politics
- Emphasize social movements, protests, and approaches that critically challenge capitalism and colonialism in relation to ecological harm and the climate crisis
- Advocate for more egalitarian collective futures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
