Brandeis University, Politics Department
Position ID:
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Politics
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Waltham, Massachusetts 02453, United States of America
Subject Area:
Starting Date:
2025/07/01
Appl Deadline:
2024/09/23 11:59PM
(posted 2024/06/18, listed until 2024/12/18)
(posted 2024/06/18, listed until 2024/12/18)Position Description:
*** the listing date or deadline for this position has passed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
The Department of Politics at Brandeis University invites applications for a tenure-track position in International Relations at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in academic year 2025-2026. This position is subject to budget approval. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests focus on one or more of these areas: international conflict and cooperation; foreign policy; national security; and war and peace. Duties include the teaching of undergraduate courses in International Relations, including Introduction to International Relations, one or more courses on a topic listed above, and more specialized offerings; undergraduate thesis advising; and departmental and university service. The course load is two courses per semester. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand by August 2025. Applicants should submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; a statement of research and teaching interests (including potential course offerings and, where available, syllabi and student evaluations); a statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion; two chapters or article-length writing samples; and names and contact information for three referees. Brandeis University is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and service. In the statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion, applicants should address how their experiences, interests, commitments, or future goals could promote and build departmental and institutional pluralism, justice, and unity. Only online applications will be accepted. Application materials may be uploaded here: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27783. First consideration will be given to applications received by 23 September 2024. Questions about the position can be directed to: Kerry Chase, Chair, Search Committee on International Relations (chase@brandeis.edu). At Brandeis, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of academic excellence. Brandeis University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating equitable access and opportunities for applicants to all employment positions. Because diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of Brandeis’ history and mission, we value and are seeking candidates with a variety of social identities, including those that have been underrepresented in higher education, who possess skills that spark innovation, and who, through their scholarly pursuits, teaching, and/or service experiences, bring expertise in building, engaging and sustaining a pluralistic, unified, and just campus community.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Two chapters or article-length writing samples
- statement of research and teaching interests (including potential course offerings and, where available, syllabi and student evaluations)
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Department of Politics
Brandeis University
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
Brandeis University
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453