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Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs

Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs

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28-01-2026

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Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs

Employer GW Cancer Center Location Washington Closing date Feb 1, 2026

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Position Description Summary

The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs and the Department of Political Science invite applications for a tenure track position in the field of Political Science with a specialization in International Security, beginning in Fall semester 2024. We look to hire a scholar at the Assistant Professor level who will teach and produce scholarship in areas such as (but not limited to) the causes, conduct, control, and termination of armed conflict between or within states; deterrence and compellence; nuclear weapons; alliances and security institutions; grand strategy; cybersecurity; and military intervention-as well as international relations theories that are relevant to assessing these issue areas.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

The successful candidate will develop new undergraduate and graduate courses in international security/security studies and may also teach other courses in international relations and/or regional studies in their area of expertise. This hire will be affiliated with the Elliott School’s Institute for Security and Conflict Studies-as well as any of the School’s regionally focused research institutes, as appropriate. Elliott School faculty are expected to engage with policy issues and the policy community in addition to teaching, research, and service.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Political Science or other relevant social science discipline or inter-disciplinary field at the time of appointment. Applicants must have demonstrated significant record of sustained and continuing high quality research and substantial teaching experience.

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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 provide evidence of 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 .

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NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange. NAFSA's 10,000 members are located at more than 3,500 institutions worldwide, in over 150 countries. NAFSA advances public policies that promote international education and is committed to supporting a broad public dialogue about the value and importance of international education. Through professional development programs, publications, and networks of professionals, NAFSA provides op... Know more