Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs

The successful candidate will develop new undergraduate and graduate courses in environmental politics and policy and may also teach other courses in international relations, comparative politics, and/or regional studies in their area of expertise. Depending on the research agenda of the person, this hire will be part of the Elliott School’s research ecosystem, such as with the Institute for Science and Technology Policy, the Institute for International Economic Policy, the Institute for Security and Conflict Studies, and/or any of the regionally focused research institutes. This faculty member will also support GW’s sustainability minor.

Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Political Science. Applicants should have demonstrated significant research promise and teaching competence.

Advertised Salary: Other Benefits: Other Information:
The culture of George Washington University reflects its shared values, including respect and diversity. The Elliott School recognizes that diversity and social mobility are among our country’s greatest assets in engaging the rest of the world; we are deeply committed as a school to fostering an inclusive community. To this end, we encourage candidates from diverse identities, backgrounds, and experiences. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups. The selected candidate will be expected to support inclusive excellence, including inclusive teaching. To learn more about the Elliott School’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please visit elliott.gwu.edu/diversity-and-inclusion.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered, please complete this application and upload a CV, cover letter, statement of teaching/research interest, course evaluations (if available), samples of written work, and statement on how your past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion will advance the Elliott School’s commitment to inclusive excellence. In addition, please send at least three letters of recommendation to [email protected].

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.

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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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

Sample Publications

Other Documents Refer to Special Instructions to Applicants

Statement of Teaching and Research Interest

Optional Documents

Course Evaluations or Summaries