Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Job at The George Washington University, Washington DC

  • The George Washington University
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs

The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs and Department of Political Science invite applications for two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions in security studies at the level of assistant professor beginning as early as Fall 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate strong potential for achievement in scholarship and excellence in teaching.

Teaching responsibilities will include high-quality courses for undergraduate and graduate students in the Elliott School (at the MA level) and Political Science Department (at the PhD level), and the candidate should maintain flexibility in terms of the eventual teaching portfolio. The positions will be affiliated with the Elliott School's Institute for Security and Conflict Studies and M.A. program in Security Policy Studies, and jointly appointed in the GW Political Science Department. Elliott School faculty maintain engagement with policy issues and the policy community as a general criteria for appointment.

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, broadly defined, must be conferred by the time of appointment.

Advertised Salary: $105,000 - $125,000

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 hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

Application procedure: Please complete an online faculty application. Applicants must upload a research and teaching statement, current curriculum vita, writing sample, course evaluations (if available), and three letters of reference. These letters must be submitted directly by the referees to the Elliott School's Faculty Affairs Office via email at esiafac@gwu.edu for the application to be considered complete. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

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 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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