15 Political Science & International Relations jobs

Company Description: Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. Student housing is available in New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET, its Chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry, and the School of Business is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. The AUC Libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the University's pursuit of excellence in all academic and scholarly programs. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. According to AUC policies and procedures, faculty are entitled to generous benefits.   Job Description: The Department of Political Science invites applications for a position in International Relations starting Fall 2020. The position is on a fixed-term contract (four years) and open to candidates at the Assistant or Associate Professor levels. Teaching responsibilities will include a combination of courses at the B.A. and M.A. levels in the field of international relations (including introductory courses in international relations theory), foreign-policy analysis and international security. Candidates with a focus on the global south (Asia, Africa, and/or Latin America) and/or critical security studies are particularly encouraged to apply. The search committee is eager to review applications of individuals with demonstrated excellence in teaching, an accomplished and active research agenda, and an interest in living and working in the Middle East.      

The Department of Political Science at Simon Fraser University is inviting applications for a continuing full-time research faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor starting as early as July 2020. The successful candidate will have evidence of high-quality scholarly output and excellence in research in Political Communication or Media and Politics, with an emphasis on big data. They will be expected to carry out an independent research program yielding significant peer-reviewed publications, and to compete successfully for external funding to support this research program. Research that aligns with SFU’s Strategic Research plan will be a strength. This includes: rigorous data collection and analysis; interdisciplinary projects; and community-based policy research. Ideal candidates may also conduct research that aligns with SFU’s core research challenges to understand our origins and strengthen civil society by advancing justice, equality and social responsibility. The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the department’s programs. At the undergraduate level, the appointee would be expected to teach introductory courses in quantitative methods or computational social science as well as more advanced courses in media and politics and political communications. At the graduate level, the appointee will teach courses as part of the Masters in Political Science and the PhD program in Political Science, and be expected to supervise graduate students in their areas of research expertise. The person who fills this position is expected to contribute to the department’s supportive and collegial working environment, and to make substantive contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community. For more information about the Department, please visit http://www.sfu.ca/politics.html Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to SFU’s excellence as an engaged university. In keeping with SFU’s strategic vision which pledges to foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect and to celebrate diversity among faculty, SFU is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. SFU is dedicated to building a diverse faculty by advancing the interests of underrepresented groups, specifically women, Indigenous people, persons with disability, visible minorities, and sexual and gender diverse communities. We strongly encourage individuals from these groups to apply. We are especially interested in candidates with a demonstrated history of advocating for equity, diversity, and inclusion. SFU is an equity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

The School of Economics and Political Science of the University of St. Gallen wishes to appoint a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Econometrics by 1st August 2020, or by mutual agreement.

«A place where knowledge is created» As a leading business university we set global standards for research and teaching by promoting integrative thought, responsible action and an entrepreneurial spirit of innovation in business and society. Assistant Professorship (Tenure Track) in Political Science with a focus in International Political Economy (IPE) The University of St Gallen and its Department of Political Science invite outstanding candidates to apply for a tenure track assistant professorship in the field of International Political Economy (IPE) understood as the interaction between political and economic agents and processes in international relations. We are looking for an excellent scholar with specialization in at least one of the following issue areas: international development; international-domestic interactions (including rise of populism, neo-authoritarianism, etc.); international financial markets & regulation; transnational social movements; transnational mass migration. We would particularly welcome applicants with substantial area expertise beyond Western Europe and North America. Applicants should have a doctorate in political science, a promising research agenda, and a willingness to collaborate on research and teaching with scholars from other fields, notably economics, law, and management. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research at the highest international standards within his or her own field of specialization and to teach 1-2 courses per semester in English in the university’s programmes in International Affairs and Governance. The Department of Political Science is a member of the School of Economics and Political Science (SEPS) and offers excellent research conditions and a stimulating academic environment. Through its collaborations, research centres and exchange programmes, it maintains a wide international network. The SEPS is committed to promoting young scholars in their career advancement. Applications from qualified women are particularly welcome. We seek to appoint the successful candidate per August 1, 2020 or by mutual agreement.  

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION: The Political Science department, a four-member department with a strong teaching and publication tradition, is announcing a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor. The political science faculty at Whitworth has a common interest in justice and reconciliation—both international and domestic. We are looking for a candidate who will add to our strength in that area. STARTING DATE: Fall 2020 PRIMARY TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES: Teach an annual seven-course load with a primary focus on International Relations. Ability to teach in our interdisciplinary Environmental Studies program is required. The ability to teach in the Peace Studies program is strongly preferred; ability to teach in a regional area that complements current department offerings is also welcomed. The full-time teaching load consists of three courses in the fall, three courses in the spring and a course in January-term. The position is open at the assistant level; however, in an exceptional circumstance a candidate could be hired at the associate level. Whitworth has well-established off-campus study programs and the department welcomes applications from candidates eager to participate in these. OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Additional responsibilities include participation in departmental activities and governance; professional and research activities, attending state, regional and national professional association meetings; attending faculty assemblies, development days, and retreat, serving on committees and advising.

The Department of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst ( http://polsci.umass.edu/ ) invites applications for a position at the Associate or Full Professor rank. We seek an accomplished scholar whose research addresses fundamental questions about the health and quality of the American democratic system, including those who study the United States from a comparative context. The successful candidate should be an expert in survey research and methodology, and exhibit a track record of publishing innovative empirical research on issues related to political behavior, public opinion, and/or institutions. This faculty member will also serve as a core contributor and member of the leadership team of the UMass Poll, a high profile survey organization that seeks to assess the political behavior, public opinion, and civic health in Massachusetts, the United States, and abroad. Preference will be given to individuals with an outstanding record of publishing research in top peer reviewed journals, a record of attracting external funding in support of high impact research, and experience in training graduate students in survey research methods. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2020. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications.

Company Description: Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. Student housing is available in New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET, its Chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry, and the School of Business is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. The AUC Libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the University's pursuit of excellence in all academic and scholarly programs. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. According to AUC policies and procedures, faculty are entitled to generous benefits.   Job Description: The American University in Cairo (AUC) is seeking to recruit a full time faculty member to serve as Director of its Middle East Studies Center (MESC). Located in the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP), MESC is an interdisciplinary academic program that offers courses in Arabic language and literature, anthropology, economics, gender and women's studies, history, law, political science and sociology with the purpose of familiarizing students with a variety of methodologies for studying the Middle East. The graduate program focuses on the period from the 18th century onwards and addresses issues of religion, ecology, history, economy, society, politics, regional security, gender, and culture. It pays special attention to the Arab region but also addresses the connections of the Middle East with its African and Mediterranean environment. The objective of MESC's interdisciplinary academic program is to provide students with comprehensive knowledge about the Middle East through a thorough understanding of the socio-economic realities and politics of the region. The program is intended for students who wish to pursue careers such as in academia, diplomacy, other government service, civil society organizations (CSOs), development, business, finance, journalism, public relations and cultural affairs. Candidates for the position are expected to lead this well-established center of academic excellence. They should also develop robust research and policy programs. Contribution to policy debates in and about the region is an additional expectation. Candidates should be qualified as instructors so as to teach courses that already exist at MESC or to develop new ones related to the above issues. Candidates will also be expected to build an outreach program for the Center that includes activities, debates, symposia, workshop and conferences. Candidates should show the ability to fund raise for the center, internationally, regionally and locally working in close collaboration with the designated offices on campus. They should also help in recruiting international students for the Center's undergraduate and master's programs.  

The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), a Graduate School of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is a leading research and teaching institution in strategic and international affairs and policy-oriented think-tank in the Asia-Pacific region.  The School invites applications for the following tenure-track position: Associate Professor in the following specialization: International Political Economy of the Asia-Pacific RSIS seeks to recruit a mid-career scholar at the Associate Professor level. Applicants should be able to conduct interdisciplinary research pertaining to international political economy with a focus on Asia-Pacific. A relevant PhD and a good publication record commensurate with the level of appointment are essential requirements. Experience in policy-relevant research and publication would be useful. The successful candidate will join the school’s Centre for Multilateralism Studies and International Political Economy Programme. He/she is expected to contribute to and play an active leadership role in the School's and Centre’s teaching, research, and think-tank work streams, which may involve: Teaching up to three (3) courses and supervising graduate students in the School's Master of Science and PhD programmes Conducting individual and team research as well as policy-oriented projects Teaching in and organizing short executive programmes Organizing conferences, seminars and events Engaging and managing the School’s relationships with diverse stakeholders The initial appointment will be for four (4) years, with further contracts to be considered by the relevant School Reappointment Committee.  

The Departments of Environmental Studies and Political Science at The College of Wooster seek to fill a tenure track position in Global Environmental Justice at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning in the fall of 2020. We are looking for a broadly trained specialist in environmental politics and social justice with area studies expertise and a high proficiency in qualitative methodologies. The successful candidate should have a demonstrated ability to teach courses and advise research projects in environmental justice and social justice, broadly conceived. They would teach introductory and advanced courses in the Environmental Studies and Political Science departments, supervise independent research projects as part of the College’s Independent Study requirement, and participate in teaching the College’s First Year Seminar. We seek to hire a scholar whose research and teaching addresses one or more dimensions of environmental justice, such as: the intersections of global climate change and class, ethnic, or racial inequalities; comparative environmental movements; forced displacement and migration due to environmental crisis; food or water insecurity; or environmental governance. In addition, we are interested in candidates whose research and teaching can connect with one or more interdisciplinary programs at The College of Wooster such as Africana Studies, Global & International Studies, East Asian Studies, South Asian Studies, Middle Eastern and North African Studies, Urban Studies, or Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. The College of Wooster enrolls a diverse student body (21% domestic students of color and 15% international students); applicants should have experience with diverse student populations.

The Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs (The O’Neill School) at IUPUI seeks to fill up to two tenure track faculty positions at the assistant or associate rank beginning in August 2020.  We seek candidates across a variety of research areas who can complement our existing strengths and priorities within our multidisciplinary criminal justice program. All applicants must present evidence of, or promise for, high-quality research and an ambitious research program commensurate with career stage. The O’Neill School and Indiana University are committed to diversity. We seek excellent candidates with a demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, a diverse community and pedagogical awareness. Diversity, in all its forms, is welcome at IUPUI including a broad range of ability, age, gender, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic and academic experience, and veteran status. The successful candidate will have demonstrated an overall commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity including the ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.  Indiana University pledges itself to continue its commitment to the achievement of equal opportunity within the University and throughout American society as a whole. In this regard, Indiana University will recruit, hire, promote, educate, and provide services to persons based upon their individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.  The O’Neill School, comprised of approximately 30 full time faculty, is a multi-disciplinary professional school of Indiana University, committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service. Impactful civic engagement is a hallmark of the IUPUI campus and The O’Neill School. The Indianapolis and Bloomington campuses make up one core school. Among public affairs programs, The O’Neill School programs are ranked highly by U.S. News and World Report. The O’Neill School has vibrant undergraduate and graduate programs in public affairs, criminal justice and public safety. The school is home to a productive and highly active faculty research program. The Shanghai Rankings listed O’Neill IUPUI as one of only 39 American Universities in the Top 100 in the World in public administration. O’Neill criminal justice faculty have a robust tradition of community-engaged research programs. Evidence of prior efforts to pursue extramural funding to support research and scholarship activities is desired. O’Neill criminal justice faculty commonly disseminate their scholarship in top-tier criminal justice and criminology journals and have been awarded funding from federal agencies such as the National Institute of Justice, National Science Foundation, and Bureau of Justice Assistance, among others.  

Starting Date: August, 2020 Duties:   The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching, research, scholarship and/or creative activity, and service to the University, profession and to the community.  These responsibilities generally include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide committees, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions. The successful candidate may be required to teach an introductory American government course, undergraduate upper division public administration courses, and graduate level public administration courses.  The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all of our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good. Salary: Initial salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Department/Division/School:   The Department of Political Science at Cal State LA consists of ten full time faculty with teaching and research interests in public administration, public law, American government, political theory, comparative politics and international relations. The department is one of 15 departments within the College of Natural and Social Sciences, which supports the academic programs for 6000 students and 660 instructional personnel.  Faculty are active scholars, as well as innovative teachers, who participate in University governance and serve in numerous student advisory capacities. We have a very robust public administration program and congenial faculty who are strongly committed to a long-range strategic vision that links our urban focus with global issues and opportunities. Our highly regarded NASPAA-accredited MPA program, which serves Southern California, has become an important resource for government and nonprofit agencies seeking graduates with skills in all areas of public administration, including policy analysis, budgetary process and financial administration, human resource management, program and policy evaluation, and intergovernmental and intersectoral relations.  In a given year, well over half of our 90+ MPA students are employed professionals seeking an MPA for purposes of advancement to managerial positions.

The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) at Oregon State University (OSU) seeks an inspiring, collaborative, and experienced leader to serve as the Director of the School of Public Policy (SPP). The Director leads over 40 engaged faculty who are innovative teachers, outstanding scholars, and willing mentors and peers. The Director supervises the School’s academic programs and serves as chief administrative officer and advocate for the school as a whole. It is an exciting time to join OSU. The university continues to climb in excellence by keeping a clear focus on advancing and disseminating knowledge, valuing student success, and serving the people and state of Oregon and beyond. With campuses in Corvallis, Bend, and Newport, research forests, and an expanding presence in Portland, OSU is one of only two universities in the country to hold the Land, Sea, Space, and Sun Grant designations. OSU is a premier research university and the state’s only institution to hold both the Carnegie Foundation’s top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification. Located on the main campus in Corvallis, SPP is one hour from the Pacific Ocean and Cascade Mountains and an hour and a half from Portland. Corvallis has been ranked 4th in a survey of the best college cities and towns by WalletHub for livability.  SPP offers resident and online undergraduate programs in Economics, Political Science, Public Policy and Sociology. Graduate programs include the resident and online Master of Public Policy (MPP), a new online Executive MPP, and the PhD in Public Policy with concentrations in crime and law, energy, environmental, international, rural, and social policy. The MPP is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy (NASPAA) and is also included in the U.S. News and World Report’s top public affairs programs. The PhD in Public Policy program continually attracts diverse and meritorious students in addition to Fulbright Scholars from around the world. The PhD program has a 100 percent placement rate in academia and government. OSU offers more than 50 degree programs through its growing Ecampus, which is ranked third in the nation for best online Bachelor's programs in the 2019 edition of U.S. News and World Report. SPP’s online MPP is ranked in the top 10 by Best Colleges, and its political science program is the sixth ranked online Bachelor’s program in Political Science in 2019 according to Best Colleges.

Assistant Professor Leadership Studies - 000225 The University of Richmond’s Jepson School of Leadership Studies (JSLS) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track social scientist position at the rank of Assistant Professor for the 2020-21 academic year. Although ABDs will be considered, the successful candidate must have completed a Ph.D. in public administration, public policy, educational policy, political economy, political science, sociology, or a related field, by August 19, 2020. JSLS is a collaborative, inclusive community of scholars in anthropology, economics, history, literature, philosophy, politics, social psychology and religion. We seek applicants who study, or have the potential and desire to study, leadership by drawing on their disciplinary expertise to inform their work. We are particularly interested in candidates whose demonstrated scholarly interests focus on the empirical analysis of data related to justice and explaining social and economic inequality. Applicants should have the potential and desire to teach in an interdisciplinary undergraduate liberal arts environment. The successful candidate will be expected to teach elective courses related to his or her disciplinary training and to contribute to the curriculum by teaching such required courses as Leadership and the Social Sciences, Quantitative Social Science, and Theories and Models of Leadership. In their cover letter, candidates should demonstrate how their scholarly and teaching interests connect, or have the potential to connect, to leadership, broadly construed. (See  http://jepson.richmond.edu/  for more information.) The University of Richmond is a private university located just a short drive from downtown Richmond, Virginia. Through its five schools and wide array of campus programming, the University combines the best qualities of a small liberal arts college and a large university. With nearly 4,000 students, an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, and 92% of traditional undergraduate students living on campus, the University is remarkably student-centered, focused on preparing students “to live lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a global and pluralistic society.” The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of difference in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our academic community strongly encourages applications that are in keeping with this commitment. Applicants should visit our Career Site ( http://jobs.richmond.edu ) and submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and teaching statement. The teaching statement should articulate the candidate’s teaching philosophy, interests, and future professional development goals as well as involvement in and commitment to inclusive pedagogy. The JSLS supports the University's commitment to promoting an inclusive campus community. For full consideration, applicants must specify in their cover letters how they are prepared to contribute to the imperatives of diversity and inclusion. In addition, please include the names and emails of three references who will receive an email asking them to submit their reference letters to the University's Human Resources department at  URHR@richmond.edu . Review of applications will commence August 15, 2019. Phone or Skype interviews will be conducted in September. Committee members will be in attendance at the APSA Conference; attendance is not required for consideration. We anticipate inviting candidates to campus in October.