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Department of Global Development Studies
91ÖÆƬ³§, Kingston, ON CAN K7L 3N6

The Department of Global Development Studies at 91ÖÆƬ³§ invites applications from suitably qualified full-time graduate students at 91ÖÆƬ³§ interested in teaching an undergraduate course during the 2026/2027 academic year.  Fall term appointments are for the period of September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with classes in session from September 8, 2026, to December 8, 2026. Winter term appointments are for the period of January 1, 2027, to April 30, 2027, with classes in session from January 4, 2027, to April 5, 2027.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals who display an in-depth knowledge and experience in teaching in the field of global development studies. This includes demonstrated interpersonal and teaching skills, including the ability to collaborate and work with faculty members, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds. Graduate Teaching Fellows are the instructors of record for the course and carry full responsibility. Duties include planning, preparing class materials, teaching, meeting with and/or responding to student queries, grading assignments, and reporting grades. Graduate Teaching Fellows are expected to comply with all Queen 91ÖÆƬ³§ ’s policies. 

Candidates must be enrolled as Ph.D. students at 91ÖÆƬ³§ and must have completed their comprehensive examinations as well as successfully defended their doctoral research proposal at the time of application.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. 91ÖÆƬ³§ is committed to employment, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant 91ÖÆƬ³§ ’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact: Barbra Lalonde at 613-533-3443.

Graduate Teachings Assistants and Teaching Fellows at Queen's University are governed by the Collective Agreement for Teaching Assistants and Teaching Fellows between PSAC Local 901 and Queen's University.

Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding and enrolment criteria.

Applications must include:

• a cover letter that provides:
  • a detailed description of their proposed course and the semester and level they would like to teach it at, 
  • an explanation of the course 91ÖÆƬ³§ ’s relevance to the field of global development studies, and
  • course learning outcomes 
• a complete and current curriculum vitae
• transcript(s)
• a letter of reference from one (1) referee; and
• any other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration such as a teaching dossier, student evaluations, etc.  

The letter of reference should be sent separately by a qualified referee who is familiar with the applicant's teaching experience directly to HUB1-HR@queensu.ca

Applicants are required to indicate their Preference Group (if applicable) as outlined in Article 12.08 in Collective Agreement for Teaching Assistants and Teaching Fellows between PSAC Local 901 and Queen's University within their cover letters.

Please address application to Dr. Marcus Taylor, Department Head, Department of Global Development Studies and arrange to have applications and supporting documentation sent directly to:

Barbra Lalonde, Hub 1 Manager
91ÖÆƬ³§
Kingston, ON K7L 3N9
Email: HUB1-HR@queensu.ca

Applications will be received until Wednesday April 1, 2026. Review of applications will commence shortly thereafter, and the final appointment is subject to budgetary approval. Additional information about the .

Please review course descriptions, term and enrollment capacities below. Course descriptions are also available within the Academic Calendar.

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