Assistant Professor of International Relations

Classification

Title:

Assistant Professor of International Relations

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

* Ph.D. in Political Science (or a closely related field) by time of appointment.

* Evidence of high-quality scholarship or strong potential for publication in leading peer-reviewed journals of political science and international relations.

* Ability to teach effectively at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including core courses in international relations.

Job Description:

The Department of Political Science at the University of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in International Relations, to begin in August 2026. This is a broad search seeking scholars of exceptional promise in any area of IR.

Expected Salary:

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

Required Qualifications:

* Ph.D. in Political Science (or a closely related field) by time of appointment.

* Evidence of high-quality scholarship or strong potential for publication in leading peer-reviewed journals of political science and international relations.

* Ability to teach effectively at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including core courses in international relations.

Preferred:

We are especially interested in candidates whose work engages with International Organizations, International Institutions and International Relations theory, but scholars in all IR research areas are encouraged to apply. We particularly encourage applications from scholars whose work combines strong theoretical contributions with rigorous empirical analysis and engages broader debates in international politics.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must submit an application along with:

Cover Letter

Curriculum vitae

Statement of teaching interests/philosophy

Three confidential letters of recommendation

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All candidates for employment are subject to a per-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcripts to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" is s designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside the United Stated requires a evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

at the applicants expense.

The selection process will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida's Government in the Sunshine and Public Records Laws. If an accommodation due to disability is needed to apply for this position, please call  of the Florida Relay System at ) (TDD)

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment

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