Assistant Professor Job Jacksonville area,Florida USA,Education / Teaching

Department

Political Science & Public Administration, Chair

Compensation

Negotiable

General Description/Primary

Purpose:

This is a 9-month, tenure-earning, Assistant Professor of International Relations and/or Comparative Politics position in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. Responsibilities include a 2/2 teaching load, research/scholarship, and service.

Supervisor:

This position reports to the Department Chair.

Working Hours:

Varies

Supervision Exercised:

Required Licensure:

N/A

Required Qualifications:

Earned a Ph.D. in Political Science, Government (or a related discipline), with emphasis on International Relations or Comparative Politics, by the employment start date of August 2, 2027

Preferred Qualifications /

Skills:

Demonstrate excellence in teaching introductory and advanced courses in international relations and comparative politics
Expertise in a specific region (preferably Latin America, East or Southeast Asia) is desirable
Contribute to our M.A. in International Affairs program, have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and possess an active research agenda

Anticipated

Start Date:

August 2, 2027

Additional Application Materials

Required:

Cover letter
Current curriculum vitae
Plan for future research
Evidence of teaching effectiveness

Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements:

Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Application Review Date:

Initial review of applications will begin on October 19, 2026.

Job Posting Close Date:

Open until filled

About the Department:

In recent years, UNF has transitioned to an R2 institution with an increasing focus on research while maintaining excellence in teaching. Faculty at UNF are on flexible teaching loads, typically teaching between four and six courses per year, with newly hired faculty on a reduced load of two courses per semester for the first three years. Continued reduced teaching loads may be offered to faculty demonstrating significant accomplishments aligned with the university’s strategic plan https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Startup funds are available and negotiable.

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Political Science (BA), Public Administration (MPA), and International Affairs (MAIA – which the new hire will be expected to contribute to), as well as minors in Political Science, Public Administration, and Political Campaigns.

The department includes the Public Opinion Research Laboratory (PORL), a highly ranked full-service survey research facility, as well as the Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP), and the Pre-Law Program.

For more information about the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, visit: https:///

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position…