Assistant Professor of Political Science; International Relations

FLSA Status:
Exempt

The Department of Political Science at Washington & Jefferson College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in International Relations (IR). The preferred candidate will have expertise in two areas, except for Middle Eastern and African politics, with training in East Asian Politics as a plus. Candidates are expected to teach introductory and upper-level IR courses, Research/Quantitative Methods, as well as engage in scholarly research, service activities, and advising responsibilities.

We prefer candidates who have already obtained their Ph.D. degrees in Political Science or in a closely related field and have prior professional experience.

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