Assistant Professor, Political Science and International Relations

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Posting #: 5657
Position Status: Faculty, Full-time regular
Location: San Diego
Position Type: Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences

Position Title & Department:
Assistant Professor, Political Science and International Relations

Department

Description:

The Department of Political Science and International Relations, within the College of Arts and Sciences of the University of San Diego, is committed to the liberal arts tradition of intellectual curiosity, academic rigor, and a pluralistic and diverse curriculum. We provide students with a solid understanding of the theories, practices, and institutions of politics, but also with an appreciation of how to create a more just and humane world.

Our courses cover every corner of the globe and prepare students to be keen political observers and actors. To supplement coursework, we also provide internship, community service learning, and study abroad opportunities that encourage learning outside of the classroom. The department houses two separate majors. The Political Science major focuses attention on the shared and contending ideas, values, institutions and processes of public life.

The International Relations major is an interdisciplinary field of study designed for students who seek a holistic understanding of international affairs. The department also offers a Master’s degree in International Relations (MAIR). Our curriculum is rooted in political science and provides students with a strong background in international relations, comparative politics, and international political economy. Courses range from the specific study of politics in one country or of a single institution or political process (the judiciary, Congress, the presidency or elections), to more general offerings such as courses on political theory, political development, race and ethnicity, environmental politics, research methods, human rights, and constitutional law.

The College of Arts and Sciences is at the heart of the University of San Diego. Our philosophy is built on the enduring values of the Catholic intellectual tradition, immersing students in the concepts of free inquiry, ethical conduct and compassionate service. The College aims to establish an academic foundation for students to thrive and gain a comprehensive education, which spans the sciences, arts and social sciences.

Through our exemplary liberal arts education and rigorous scholarship, we aspire to not only educate the mind but also develop the whole person.

University

Description:

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background.

The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges .

Detailed

Description:

The Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in Fall 2027. We seek a teacher-scholar whose research and teaching center on international development, with particular attention to international politics, institutions, or public policy in the Global South. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate courses in international development and international relations;

develop courses with broad appeal in their area of expertise; and contribute to instruction in research methods and/or policy analysis. We are especially interested in scholarship and teaching that engage contemporary…