Assistant Professor in International Relations/Security
Job Description
Position overview Position title: Assistant ProfessorThe posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the salary scale(s) for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t1.pdf. The base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is $78,200 - $101,400. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.
Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: https://aps.ucsd.edu/compensation/apo-salary.html
Open date: September 12, 2024
Next review date: Saturday, Oct 12, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Aug 22, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
The School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) at UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the fields of International Relations and/or Comparative Politics with expertise in International security or regional security, broadly defined. The appointment would begin July 1, 2025.
The successful candidate will be expected to publish peer-reviewed research in leading field and subfield outlets, including in top-tier journals and/or book presses. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to instruction at GPS. This may including teaching core courses for our masters programs and undergraduate international studies program. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to service and mentorship for the school and broader university.
We encourage all applicants (from ABDs to advanced assistants) to apply. The School of Global Policy and Strategy at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body. Preferred candidates should demonstrate the professional research, teaching, and service and contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education.
Candidates must be ABD (all but dissertation) in Political Science or a related-field (including but not limited to economics, communications, psychology, etc.)
Must hold a PhD in Political Science or related field by start date of appointment
We are particularly interested in scholars with expertise in International Relations or Comparative Politics, especially those with a focus in the areas of international security or regional security.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Writing Sample 1
Writing Sample 2
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3 letters of reference required
Help contact: ljl003@ucsd.edu
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