Assistant Professor, International Relations and/or Comparative Politics

University of North Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL seeks an Assistant Professor of International Relations and/or Comparative Politics for a 9-month, tenure-earning position. The appointee will maintain a 2/2 teaching load, pursue an active research program, and contribute to service in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in Political Science or related field by August 2, 2027, evidence of teaching excellence, and the ability to contribute

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by Aug 2, 2027.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence in IR and comparative politics.
• Active research program and scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 2/2 load in international relations or comparative politics.
• Advance research and publish in field-specific venues.
• Contribute to service within the department.

Skills

Teaching IR

Comparative politics

Region expertise

Research agenda

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science/related

Job description

General Description / Primary Purpose

This is a 9-month, tenure-earning, Assistant Professor of International Relations and/or Comparative Politics position in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. Responsibilities include a 2/2 teaching load, research/scholarship, and service.

Supervisor: This position reports to the Department Chair.

Working Hours: Varies

Supervision Exercised: No

Required Licensure: N/A

Required Qualifications

• Earned a Ph.D. in Political Science, Government (or a related discipline), with emphasis on International Relations or Comparative Politics, by the employment start date of August 2, 2027

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching introductory and advanced courses in international relations and comparative politics
• Expertise in a specific region (preferably Latin America, East or Southeast Asia) is desirable
• Contribute to our M.A. in International Affairs program, have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and possess an active research agenda

Anticipated Start Date: August 2, 2027

Additional Application Materials Required

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents and information:

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Plan for future research
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness

Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

• Passport (all pages including blank pages)
• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on October 19, 2026.

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled

About the Department

In recent years, UNF has transitioned to an R2 institution with an increasing focus on research while maintaining excellence in teaching. Faculty at UNF are on flexible teaching loads, typically teaching between four and six courses per year, with newly hired faculty on a reduced load of two courses per semester for the first three years. Continued reduced teaching loads may be offered to faculty demonstrating significant accomplishments aligned with the universitys strategic plan.