Job Description
Recruitment Plan I. RECRUITMENT PLAN
Posting Number: F002466
Academic Title: Professor of Political Science and International Affairs
Rank: Associate Professor
Administrative Title: Discipline Social Sciences
Specialty: Contract Type: Tenure Track
Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Proposed Start Date: 08/01/2025
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Position Description Summary: Security studies: The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs and Department of Political Science invite applications for a full-time, tenured faculty position in security studies at the level of associate or full professor beginning as early as Fall 2025. We are seeking faculty with a strong track record of research, teaching, and policy engagement in the field of security studies, broadly defined. The position will be based in the Elliott School's Institute for Security and Conflict Studies and affiliated with the M.A. program in Security Policy Studies. Successful candidates will be jointly appointed in the GW Political Science Department.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities would include courses for undergraduate and graduate students in the Elliott School and Political Science Department.
Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in political science or closely related field (such as government, politics, public policy, or international relations) with a primary focus on security. Applicants must have a strong publication record, an active research agenda, substantial teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a track record of external funding, and a demonstrated record of engagement with the broader academic and policy communities.
Advertised Salary: $125,000 - $150,000
Other Benefits: GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit
Other Information: Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants must complete an online faculty application and upload a cover letter, CV, and 2-3 page research statement outlining past accomplishments and future research plans. Applicants selected for an interview will also be asked to submit three letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will begin on January 10, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
Department Link: Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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