Assistant or Associate Professor, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy at University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, SK

Job description

Join JSGS! The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) is recruiting for a full-time tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, starting July 1, 2027. The position will be based at our University of Saskatchewan (USask) campus in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain a highly productive research program, teach courses, supervise graduate students, participate in public engagement and outreach, and participate in administrative activities. The Assistant or Associate Professor will teach across JSGS’ academic programs (Masters and PhD programs and several graduate certificates). Candidate Qualities We are looking for a new scholarly colleague with a doctoral degree in political science, public policy, public administration, or a related discipline , and a research track record in an area related to public policy, public administration and/or governance with expertise in the Canadian context . The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate promise of excellence in research, teaching and public engagement. The ability to contribute to JSGS’s research expertise, methodological diversity, excellence in teaching (both in person and online), and public engagement is expected. Experience in the public sector and/or other applied policy contexts would be assets. Details The successful candidate will be offered a tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenure-track or tenured). The salary range for Assistant Professors is $113,527 to $135,535 per annum, and the salary range for Associate Professors is $135,535 to $157,543 per annum. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package: 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 submit the following documents: A cover letter; A current curriculum vitae; A research statement outlining current and future research interests and plans; A recent sample of scholarly writing; A teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations, if possible; The name and contact information of three references. Letters of reference will only be requested for shortlisted candidates. The application package should be sent as a single PDF file to jsgs-hr@usask.ca . The subject line should read, “Assistant or Associate Professor – JSGS”. Any questions can also be directed to that email address. The consideration of applications will begin November 30, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. 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 The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, a unique joint School with campuses at the Universities of Regina and Saskatchewan, is celebrating its 19th anniversary this year. As an interdisciplinary School with more than 50 research and teaching faculty, staff, managers, and directors, as well as more than 40 affiliates, research assistants and postdoctoral fellows, JSGS provides theoretically grounded, methodologically rigorous, and evidence-informed non-partisan perspectives on public policy issues and practices. We have strengths in Indigenous governance, health policy, social policy and inequality, energy policy, climate policy and the environment, economic policy, food and agriculture policy, and governance and leadership. The School is also home to the Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives . With deep roots in Saskatchewan,