Assistant Professor in International Relations/Security

Position description

The School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) at UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the fields of International Relations and/or Comparative Politics with expertise in International security or regional security, broadly defined. The appointment would begin July 1, 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to publish peer-reviewed research in leading field and subfield outlets, including in top-tier journals and/or book presses. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to instruction at GPS. This may including teaching core courses for our masters programs and undergraduate international studies program. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to service and mentorship for the school and broader university.

We encourage all applicants (from ABDs to advanced assistants) to apply. The School of Global Policy and Strategy at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body. Preferred candidates should demonstrate the professional research, teaching, and service and contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must be ABD (all but dissertation) in Political Science or a related-field (including but not limited to economics, communications, psychology, etc.)

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Must hold a PhD in Political Science or related field by start date of appointment

Preferred qualifications

We are particularly interested in scholars with expertise in International Relations or Comparative Politics, especially those with a focus in the areas of international security or regional security.

Application instructions

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