Job Summary: The Department of Political Science at Purdue is searching for an assistant professor in International Relations.
Principal Duties: The person holding this position is expected to develop and maintain a research record of excellence in international relations with a focus on security, cooperation, global governance, or foreign policy, broadly defined, and that connects, in some way, to one or both of the following broad college themes: Science, Technology, and Policy Analysis, and/or Technology, Communication, and Cooperation. In addition, the person holding this position will create and disseminate relevant knowledge through student instruction, and to others internal and external to the university. Strong commitment to PhD student mentoring is expected.
Qualifications: The candidate must have a Ph.D. in political science, public policy, or a closely related field. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to publish high-quality peer-reviewed research. Preference will be given to candidates who can contribute expertise to the Advanced Methods at Purdue program through research that utilizes cutting-edge quantitative or qualitative social science research methods.
The College and University: The College of Liberal Arts is hiring positions in many related areas. These positions will advance research within and across disciplines, and intersect with technology, data science, and engineering in relevant and important ways. These positions include teaching in our innovative, nationally-recognized Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts Program that educates students across the university.
Purdue is a research-intensive, PhD-granting institution and a public land-grant university. Political Science faculty members are actively involved with many interdisciplinary programs and centers on campus such as the Nuclear Security Education program, Ecological Sciences and Engineering program, the Center for Research on Diversity and Inclusion, and the Human Rights Program and many interdisciplinary centers at Purdue’s Discovery Park and the new Center for Tech Diplomacy. In addition to the major and the PhD, the Department is home to graduate and undergraduate certificates and minors in environmental politics and policy, public policy, and human rights.
Applications must be submitted to the Political Science Search IR Committee, 100 N. University Street, Beering Hall Rm 2299, West Lafayette, IN 47907 and must include: 1) Curriculum Vitae, 2) Recent research paper or other writing sample, 3) Cover letter of interest that includes a statement describing how the applicant’s research and teaching fit the principal duties of the position, and 4) Three confidential letters of reference.
A background check is required for employment in this position. For additional information, contact Kelly Thornburg, Department Operations Manager, [email protected].
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