Job Description

Assistant Professor - Governance and Public Policy

The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) is recruiting for a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting July 1, 2023. The position will be based at our University of Saskatchewan (USask) campus. If you are interested in becoming part of transformative change at JSGS as we continue the exciting process of faculty renewal at our USask campus, read on.

The successful candidate is expected to develop a highly productive research program, teach courses, supervise graduate students, and participate in administrative activities, including meetings and committee work.

The successful candidate will teach across JSGS' academic programs (five graduate programs and several graduate certificates). The development of new courses may substitute for course instruction in some cases. The position will focus on teaching courses primarily in governance and Canadian public policy. Research expertise in innovation and/or sustainability policy with an interest in energy, natural resources, or agriculture policy would be an asset.

Candidate Qualities

We are looking for a new scholarly colleague with a doctoral degree and a research track record in an area related to governance and Canadian public policy. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate promise of excellence in teaching and research.

The ability to add to JSGS's research expertise, methodological diversity, excellence in online teaching, and public engagement will be strong assets. Experience in the public sector and/or other applied policy contexts would be an asset.

Candidates who will attract our attention are high-impact scholars whose ambitions resonate with the JSGS brand of high-quality graduate education and outstanding interdisciplinary research. We are seeking candidates who will contribute vitality to our school's graduate programming, both in person and online (visit for the full listing), our ambitious research agenda, and a dynamic academic culture.

This is an open invitation for you to challenge us with your creative and innovative research and approaches to teaching and demonstrate how your work will have a positive impact on society.

Details

The successful candidate will be offered a tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The salary range for Assistant Professors is $98,178 to $117,978 per annum.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a dental, health, and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are asked to send a letter of motivation (including your vision on education if you were to join JSGS and indicating which courses in our graduate programs that you are qualified to teach) and a detailed CV as a single PDF file to jsgs-hr@usask.ca. The subject line should read, "Assistant Professor - Gov & Public Policy".

The consideration of applications will begin on November 21, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide three letters of reference and, as part of the interview process, to deliver a synchronous teaching demonstration and a seminar on their area of research and how it connects to JSGS.

Due to federal immigration requirements, we ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work permanently in Canada, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

About JSGS

Named after Albert W. Johnson and Thomas K. Shoyama, two of Saskatchewan's best-known public servants who went on to illustrious careers with the federal government, JSGS is the first provincial school of its kind and is the product of an innovative and successful partnership between the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan.

In its second decade of operations, JSGS strives to be a world-class policy school that educates, informs, and engages with public policy and administration. Our unique two-campus model brings together faculty and staff from two universities and several disciplines, as well as a host of Executives-in-Residence with many years of practical experience in government.

Department: School of Public Policy
Status: Tenure Track
Employment Group: USFA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Posted Date: 10/21/2022
Closing Date: Until filled
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at:

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

Please review the University of Saskatchewan's for faculty, staff and students in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The University believes equity, diversity, and inclusion strengthen the community and enhance excellence, innovation and creativity. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Metis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Metis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.