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Position Details
Title
Assistant/Associate Professor of Global Production and Trade Governance
Appointment Status
Tenure Track
Department
IU Bloomington International Studies
Location
Bloomington
Position Summary
The Department of International Studies at Indiana University's Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor, tenure-track faculty position in Global Production and Trade Governance beginning August 1, 2027.
We seek a scholar whose research and teaching examine the governance, law, and political economy of global production systems. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, global value chains, international trade and investment politics, the regulation of transnational production networks, foreign direct investment, and the implications of global economic governance for development and inequality.
The successful candidate will contribute to the department's growing strengths in international political economy and global governance while supporting existing undergraduate and graduate programs, including the International Financial Governance, Trade, and Development degree and the finance and trade concentration within the Master of International Affairs (MIA) program. The position reflects rising student and institutional interest in issues surrounding globalization, economic interdependence, financial governance, and the evolving rules and institutions that shape international economic relations.
We welcome applications from candidates employing diverse disciplinary and methodological approaches. Candidates should demonstrate a strong research agenda, evidence of or potential for excellence in teaching, and a commitment to interdisciplinary engagement within an international studies environment.
Responsibilities include maintaining an active research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in areas related to global production and trade governance, mentoring students, and contributing to departmental and university service.
Applicants seeking appointment at associate rank with tenure will be required to undergo a review of appropriateness for hire with tenure at Indiana University as a part of the recruitment process. Applicants seeking appointment at assistant rank must have a doctoral degree in hand by August 1, 2027.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, a sample course syllabus, writing sample, and contact information for three references.
Review of applications will begin following a priority deadline of September 11, 2026, with all applications received by that date being guaranteed full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their materials via the PeopleAdmin applicant portal at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/33720
Basic Qualifications
Ph.D. in International Studies, Political Science, Political Economy, Economics, Law, Geography, Sociology, or a related field by the time of appointment; Record of scholarly achievement commensurate with appointed rank; evidence of teaching excellence or strong potential for effective teaching
Department Contact for Questions
Inquiries regarding the position, the Department of International Studies, and the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Sarah Bauerle Danzman at sbauerle@iu.edu. Questions regarding technical aspects of the application process may be directed to Mr. Zac Muller, Hamilton Lugar School Assistant Director of Faculty Relations, at zmuller@iu.edu.
Additional Qualifications
For applicants seeking appointment with tenure:
Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate's eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.
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Special Instructions
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services, and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information
For Best Consideration Date
09/11/2026
Expected Start Date
08/01/2027
Posting Number
IU-101601-2026