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University of California, San Diego – Assistant Professor of Political Science (International Relations)

Position title: Assistant Professor of Political Science – International Relations

The base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is $84,100-$141,300. The posted UC academic salary scale for this position. Off-scale salaries and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. Additional UC San Diego salary information.

Application window

Open date: September 1, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Sep 1, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Political Science within the School of Social Sciences at the University of California, San Diego invites applications in International Relations for appointment at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2027.

We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and service will advance scholarship in the area of International Relations by:

• Building and maintaining a record of high quality scholarship and professional activity.
• Providing meaningful service to campus and department.
• Teaching and advising graduate student and undergraduate students.

The teaching load in the department is 4 courses per year, typically distributed as 3 undergraduate and 1 graduate course. Faculty are also expected to participate in the undergraduate honors seminar and serve on PhD exam and dissertation committees.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Must currently hold a PhD in Political Science or a related field or be currently pursuing a PhD with ABD status.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Must hold a PhD in Political Science or related field by start date of appointment as Assistant Professor.
Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter – Description of training, research, and teaching experience and interests.
• Research Materials – May include research statement, publications, working papers, dissertation chapters, etc.
• Teaching Materials – May include teaching statement, evaluations, course materials, etc.
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04602

Help contact: ap-poli@ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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