Assistant Professor

Department Political Science & Public Administration, Chair Compensation Negotiable   General Description/Primary Purpose: This is a 9-month, tenure-earning, Assistant Professor of International Relations and/or Comparative Politics position in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. Responsibilities include a 2/2 teaching load, research/scholarship, and service.   Supervisor: This position reports to the Department Chair.   Working Hours: Varies   Supervision Exercised: No   Required Licensure: N/A   Required Qualifications: Earned a Ph.D. in Political Science, Government (or a related discipline), with emphasis on International Relations or Comparative Politics, by the employment start date of August 2, 2027   Preferred Qualifications / Skills: Demonstrate excellence in teaching introductory and advanced courses in international relations and comparative politics Expertise in a specific region (preferably Latin America, East or Southeast Asia) is desirable Contribute to our M.A. in International Affairs program, have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and possess an active research agenda   Anticipated Start Date: August 2, 2027 Additional Application Materials Required: Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents and information: · Cover letter · Current curriculum vitae · Plan for future research · Evidence of teaching effectiveness Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage. The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire. Additional Requirements: Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions. · Passport (all pages including blank pages) and · Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation) How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required documents and reference information. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Nicholas Seabrook at n.seabrook@unf.edu Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on October 19, 2026. Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled About the Department: In recent years, UNF has transitioned to an R2 institution with an increasing focus on research while maintaining excellence in teaching. Faculty at UNF are on flexible teaching loads, typically teaching between four and six courses per year, with newly hired faculty on a reduced load of two courses per semester for the first three years. Continued reduced teaching loads may be offered to faculty demonstrating significant accomplishments aligned with the university’s strategic plan (…