Tenure Track Assistant Professor of International Relations or Comparative Politics

Position Description

The Political Science program at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in international relations or comparative politics.  The scholarly subfield of interest is international relations or comparative politics, with a research specialty in topics related to international or domestic conflict, security, or human rights.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in conflict studies.  Ideal candidates will demonstrate their ability to contribute to existing program strengths in quantitative methods and teaching excellence.

The appointment commences for the fall 2026 semester.

Qualifications

 Minimum Education and Experience: A PhD or equivalent in political science or a related discipline is required prior to employment; those with ABD status will be considered at the application/interviewing stage.  Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline, and able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred Education and Experience: A PhD in Political Science.

 The School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences

The School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) at UT Dallas is a national leader in research addressing critical social, political and economic issues.  

Our graduates work in government, nonprofits and the private sector, with many pursuing advanced degrees that prepare them for leadership roles in advancing positive changes on the local, national and global levels. 

Application Instructions

 Applicants should upload the following via the online application:

• Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.
• Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Research statement describing past, present, and future research, including how they mentor (or will mentor) student researchers and foster (or will foster) collaborative research environments.
• A writing/publication sample.
• Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.

Priority will be given to completed applications received by October 31, 2025. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed on March 1, 2026.