Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor in the Department of International Affairs.

• Position Number
  : F2871P
• Working Title
  :
  Assistant Professor
• Department
  : SPIA-International Affairs
• Classification Title
  :
  Assistant Professor
• Contract Type
  :
  Academic (9 mo.)
• Employment Type
  :
  Employee
• Tenure Status
  :
  Tenure Track
• Minimum Qualifications
  :
  Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. degree in political science or a related discipline by August 1, 2027.
• Location of Vacancy
  :
  Athens Area
• Anticipated Start Date
  : 08/01/2027
• Job Closing Date
  : 11/30/2026

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• Cover Letter
• Writing Sample
• Unofficial Transcripts
• List of References with Contact Information
• Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
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