Dr. Kenny Ie

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Biography

Kenny William Ie is a sessional lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia and a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Ottawa. He previously served as a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of New Brunswick, Saint John. His research focuses on Canadian comparative politics, specifically political leadership, executive politics, institutions, and the political engagement of racialized minorities. His work explores the dynamics of voter-candidate affinities, civic engagement, political trust, and political ambition. Notably, his research on prime ministerial leadership and cabinet committees has been published in reputable journals such as the Canadian Journal of Political Science and the European Political Science Review.

Research Interests

Experience

Sessional Lecturer

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Teaching courses in the Department of Political Science.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

— Present

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Conducting research on political leadership and representation of racialized minorities.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

— Present

University of New Brunswick, Saint John • Saint John, NB, Canada

Engaged in postdoctoral research focusing on Canadian political dynamics.

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.