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Assistant Professor of International Relations

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

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Job description

Assistant Professor of International Relations
Job no: 537287
Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design
Department:16380100 - LS-POLITICAL SCIENCE-GENERAL
Classification Title:
Assistant Professor of International Relations
Classification Minimum Requirements:
  • Ph.D. in Political Science (or a closely related field) by time of appointment.
  • Evidence of high-quality scholarship or strong potential for publication in leading peer-reviewed journals of political science and international relations.
  • Ability to teach effectively at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including core courses in international relations.

Job Description:
The Department of Political Science at the University of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in International Relations, to begin in August 2026. This is a broad search seeking scholars of exceptional promise in any area of IR.
Expected Salary:
The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.
Required Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in Political Science (or a closely related field) by time of appointment.
  • Evidence of high-quality scholarship or strong potential for publication in leading peer-reviewed journals of political science and international relations.
  • Ability to teach effectively at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including core courses in international relations.

Preferred:
We are especially interested in candidates whose work engages with International Organizations, International Institutions and International Relations theory, but scholars in all IR research areas are encouraged to apply. We particularly encourage applications from scholars whose work combines strong theoretical contributions with rigorous empirical analysis and engages broader debates in international politics.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must submit an application along with:
Cover Letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of research interests
Statement of teaching interests/philosophy
Three confidential letters of recommendation
All candidates for employment are subject to a per-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.
The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcripts to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" is s designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside the United Stated requires a evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org at the applicants expense.
The selection process will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida's Government in the Sunshine and Public Records Laws. If an accommodation due to disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352)392-2477 of the Florida Relay System at (800)955-8771) (TDD).
Applications will be reviewed beginning October 24 and will continue until the position is filled.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 24 Sep 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
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The University of Florida is one of the top ranked public universities in the United States (ranked top 5 amongst public universities in 2023 US news and world report). It is one of only a few comprehensive universities, having medical, veterinary, dental, nursing, public health, and engineering disciplines all co-localized on the same, contiguous campus to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration. Gainesville is located in the northern region of Florida, within 1-1.5 hours of each coast, and just 1.5-2 hours to Orlando and Tampa. It is a small to medium-sized city with a low cost of living, excellent public and private schools, and southern hospitality. While Gainesville is widely recognized as the home of the Gators, it is quickly becoming known as a center for innovation and a place with a lifestyle that's comfortable for families, yet attractive for young professionals.

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