Open Rank - Assistant/Associate Professor of Political Science, International Relations

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Dependent education programs

Job summary

The University of New Mexico invites applications for an Open Rank Assistant or Associate Professor of Political Science in International Relations to begin in August 2027. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, depending on qualifications.

The new faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in international relations, supervise masters and doctoral students (including service on graduate mentorship committees), and contribute to core,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Political Science or closely related field by start date
• Primary specialization in International Relations

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in international relations
• Supervise masters and doctoral students (including graduate mentorship committees)
• Contribute to core, required undergraduate and graduate courses

Skills

IR specialization

Graduate supervision

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science or closely related field

Job description

Open Rank - Assistant/Associate Professor of Political Science, International Relations

Posting Number: req37697

Employment Type: Faculty

Faculty Type: Open Rank

Hiring Department: Political Science (484B)

Academic Location: College of Arts & Sciences

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligible: The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

The Department of Political Science at the University of New Mexico invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor faculty position in International Relations to begin in August 2027. The appointment for this full-time position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor or at the rank of Associate Professor, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Applicants must have a PhD in Political Science or a related field by date of appointment. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by October 16, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications must demonstrate evidence of or potential for excellence in conducting substantively and theoretically significant research in international relations. The new faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in international relations, supervise masters and doctoral students (including service on graduate mentorship committees), and contribute to core, required undergraduate and graduate courses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Political Science or closely related field by start date of appointment
• A primary specialization in International Relations

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated evidence of or potential for excellence in conducting substantively and theoretically significant research in international relations
• Strong methodological expertise
• Demonstrated or potential excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in international relations
• Ability to mentor diverse students at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• Demonstrated evidence or potential for obtaining extramural funding to support research and teaching
• International research experience
• Research program alignment with any of the following department priorities, including: Latin American politics, democratic representation and effective governance; environmental protection and adaptation; human rights, the rule of law, and/or conflict and conflict resolution; indigenous, race, gender and ethnic politics; or the impact on democracy of new communications and computational technologies
• Demonstrated commitment to cultivating an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities

For best consideration, please apply by 10/16/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.