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 Kyle Hodder, Department Manager, at Hub1MGR@queensu.ca .
Job Opportunities
All Faculty positions and opportunities will be posted here.
**None are currently available.
The Department of Political Studies offers three Post-Doctoral Fellowships. The Department welcomes inquiries from students who are applying for a . Please e-mail the Head of the Department and the intended supervisor for further information.
All Post-Doctoral Fellowship opportunities will be posted below.
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The Buchanan Postdoctoral Fellowship in Canadian Democracy
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The Peacock Postdoctoral Fellowship
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The Skelton-Clark Postdoctoral Fellowship
All Teaching Fellowships, Assistantships, and Other Opportunities will be posted here.
The Department of Political Studies at Queen’s University invites applications from suitably qualified full-time graduate students at Queen’s University interested in teaching POLS 455 Ethics of Migration during the 2026 winter term. Winter term appointments are for the period of January 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026, with classes in session from January 5, 2026, to April 6, 2026. Access the posting here.
The Department of Political Studies at Queen’s University invites applications from suitably qualified full-time graduate students at Queen’s University interested in teaching POLS 458 Ethics of War during the 2026 winter term. Winter term appointments are for the period of January 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026, with classes in session from January 5, 2026, to April 6, 2026. Access the posting here.
All Term Adjunct positions and opportunities will be posted here.
The Department of Political Studies at Queen’s University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching a course in International Politics (POLS 261/3.0). This is an in-person teaching course with an expected enrolment of 200 students. Candidates should have a Ph.D and teaching experience at the university level in Political Studies. This is a fall term appointment for the period September 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, with classes in session from September 2, 2005 to December 2, 2025. Access the posting here.
The Department of Political Studies at Queen’s University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching a course in Ethics of Migration (POLS 455/3.0). This is an in-person teaching course with an expected enrolment of 30 students. Candidates should have a PhD and teaching experience at the university level in Political Studies. This is a winter term appointment for the period January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026, with classes in session from January 5, 2026 to April 6, 2026. Access the posting here.
The Department of Political Studies at Queen’s University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching a course in Ethics of War (POLS 458/3.0). This is an in-person teaching course with an expected enrolment of 30 students. Candidates should have a PhD and teaching experience at the university level in Political Studies. This is a winter term appointment for the period January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026, with classes in session from January 5, 2026 to April 6, 2026. Access the posting here.
All Administrative positions and opportunities will be posted here.
**None are currently available.