Job Description

The Wilf Family Department of Politics is seeking outstanding and innovative scholars for a position in International Relations at the assistant professor level. The tenure-track position is to commence September 1, 2025, pending administrative and budgetary approval.

Candidates are expected to possess a PhD by September 2025 in political science or a cognate discipline; to have records of excellent research; and to indicate the potential to be future disciplinary leaders in their respective fields of expertise. Candidates should also have demonstrated ability as excellent teachers at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. 

The Politics Department at NYU is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive academic community. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their scholarship, teaching and mentoring, and/or service engagement commitment to these goals. We are particularly interested in hearing about steps you have taken (or plan to take) to foster an open and inclusive intellectual community in the classroom, in the department and on campus, and/or in your field more generally.

Please apply online at . Candidates seeking the fullest consideration should submit their applications by September 19, 2024. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, writing sample, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Candidates are strongly encouraged to supply links to their professional websites; this will enhance their applications by allowing the search committee easy access to additional information that might be needed. 

Pay Transparency Statement

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $95,000-$135,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. 

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