Associate or Full Professor of Political Science and International Affairs

Position description

The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs and Department of Political Science invite applications for a full-time, tenured faculty position in security studies at the level of associate or full professor beginning as early as Fall 2026. We are seeking faculty with a strong track record of research, teaching, and policy engagement in the field of security studies, broadly defined. The position will be based in the Elliott School’s Institute for Security and Conflict Studies and affiliated with the M.A. program in Security Policy Studies. Successful candidates will be jointly appointed in the GW Political Science Department.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities would include courses for undergraduate and graduate students in the Elliott School and Political Science Department.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in political science or closely related field (such as government, politics, public policy, or international relations) with a primary focus on security. Applicants must have a strong publication record, an active research agenda, substantial teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a track record of external funding, and a demonstrated record of engagement with the broader academic and policy communities.

Advertised Salary: Associate salary range: $150,000-$175,000; Full salary range: $225,000-$275,000.

Application instructions

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