APTPUO - Fall 2026 - POL4127 - A00

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa is seeking a Regular Part-Time Professor to teach POL4127 - United States Foreign Policy during the 2026 Fall Semester. This course offers a critical study of historical and contemporary U.S. foreign policy, examining the roles of culture, ideologies, political practices, and institutions. It draws from diverse analytic traditions to explore key issues shaping U.S. nation building and political development, including immigration, technologies, national security, racial relations, military activities, intellectual traditions, popular culture, and gender relations. The course will be delivered in English and is expected to have an enrolment of 40 students. The teaching method may be modified due to public health measures or other reasons. The University of Ottawa is committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a barrier-free work environment.

Requirements

Ph.D. or Ph.D. coursework in the field of United States Foreign Policy.
Teaching experience in the field of United States Foreign Policy.
Competence in a second language (active).

Nice To Haves

Qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQIA2S+ persons are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Teach United States Foreign Policy (POL4127) during the 2026 Fall Semester.
Conduct a critical study of historical and contemporary U.S. foreign policy.
Examine the role played by culture, ideologies, political practices, and institutions in U.S. foreign policy.
Draw from diverse analytic traditions to examine key issues shaping U.S. nation building and political development.
Deliver instruction in English.
Potentially modify teaching methods due to public health measures or other reasons.