Assistant Professor of Political Science - International Relations

University of California, San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in International Relations to begin July 1, 2027. The Department seeks candidates who will advance scholarship with a strong record of research, teaching, and service.

The successful candidate will teach and advise graduate and undergraduate students, participate in PhD exams and dissertation committees, and contribute to a vibrant IR program within the Department of Political Science.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an active program of high-quality scholarship and professional activity.
• Provide meaningful service to the campus and department.
• Teach and advise graduate and undergraduate students and participate in PhD committees.

Job description

The Department of Political Science within the School of Social Sciences at the University of California, San Diego invites applications in International Relations for appointment at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2027.

We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and service will advance scholarship in the area of International Relations by:

• Building and maintaining a record of high quality scholarship and professional activity.
• Providing meaningful service to campus and department.
• Teaching and advising graduate student and undergraduate students.

The teaching load in the department is 4 courses per year, typically distributed as 3 undergraduate and 1 graduate course. Faculty are also expected to participate in the undergraduate honors seminar and serve on PhD exam and dissertation committees.

Department of Political Science