The Department of Political Studies at Queen’s is a medium-sized department with twenty-six full-time regular faculty members who teach in all areas of the political science discipline. All our members have active research programs and share a commitment to providing the best learning experience for our students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. As such, the Department invites applications from all qualified individuals for the opportunities listed below.
All inquiries should be directed to Barbra Lalonde, Hub-1 Manager, at Barbra.Lalonde@queensu.ca .
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Teaching Assistant Positions
Department of Political Studies
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON CAN K7L 3N6
In accordance with the collective agreement between ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and Teaching Assistants (PSAC Local 901) applications are invited from qualified individuals for teaching assistant positions. TAships are filled according to Group Preferences set out in the Collective Agreement between Queen’s University and the Public Service Alliance of Canada.
Responsibilities
Teaching assistant duties include, but are not limited to, grading assignments, attending lectures and tutorials in person, office hours with students, and answering emails. More specific expectations will be covered at the beginning of the term.
POLS 468 Politics of the Middle East
Term: May – July 2026 (asynchronous online)
Description: This course analyzes Middle Eastern politics from the perspective of international relations. Themes covered include the evolution of various identities in the region, the role of outside actors in the Middle East, contemporary Middle Eastern state and social relations, and the role that Middle Eastern states play in contemporary world politics.
Contract Hours
The hours in the TA contract will be determined based on the actual course enrollment.
To Apply
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact: Mikhaila Graf (gradpols@queensu.ca).
Application Process
The process of assigning qualified graduate students to these positions is outlined in the Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada () and Queen’s University. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrollment criteria. Applications will be reviewed, and positions allocated in reference to candidates’ teaching and academic experience as it applies to the course subject field and in reference to the candidates’ priority for a Teaching Assistantship as specified by the Collective Agreement.
Please send one attachment including both your cover letter and your qualifications, along with your resume outlining your relevant experience to:
Mikhaila Graf, Graduate Programs Coordinator
Department of Political Studies
Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 3N6
gradpols@queensu.ca
Application Deadline
Submit your application and supporting documentation no later than Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 11:59 pm. Late applications will not be accepted. Only those applicants who will be offered a teaching assistantship will be contacted.