2025/26, Winter Term, Course-Based Opportunities, Department of Political Science – Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts is seeking qualified Contract Academic Staff (CAS) to teach the following courses taught in the Department of Political Science, for the Winter Session in Term 2, at the Brandon University Campus. The course may be delivered in an online synchronous format but preference will be given to qualified candidates who will teach in-person.

Qualifications: Applicants must have successful teaching experience and relevant expertise in Political Science or related field. They will hold a Master’s Degree in Political Science, and those holding a Ph.D. or who are at the ABD stage may be preferred. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the Master’s degree and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.

Salary: $7,857 per 3 credit hour course.

Application deadline: A review of applications will begin October 14, 2025, and the posting will remain open until the position(s) is filled.

Winter Term: Classes run during Winter Term from January 6 to April 10, 2026 with an exam period following.

78:351 POLITICS AND MEDIA – Wed. 6-9pm
This course assesses the relationship between media and politics in contemporary democracies and non-democracies. It will investigate such issues as: the processes and institutions of political communication and mediated politics; political marketing and public opinion; media freedom, regulation, and bias; how technological advances in news delivery, including social media, impact civic and political engagements.

78:363 POLICY-MAKING IN CANADA – Thurs. 6-9pm
A study of the major policy-making processes of federal and provincial governments with reference to specific case studies, such as health care, regional development, etc. An examination of the interaction between the policy-making agencies of government and the public.

Please apply by submitting a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three referees in a single pdf file in English to the Office of the Dean of Arts (see email below). Courses will run based on sufficient enrollment and budgetary approval.

To apply, please email Laurence LeMoine at [email protected]

Issued Oct. 6, 2025

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at [email protected]. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.