Assistant Professor of Political Science in International Relations and Comparative Politics & Middle East Area Studies

Job Responsibilities

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, is currently seeking to fill a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in International Relations and Comparative Politics in the Department of Political Science. The Citadel is a state-supported coeducational military college in historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina.

We are committed to excellence in teaching with the expectation that faculty engage in consistent research and publication. The department offers a B.A. in Political Science with three subfields: American Government, International Politics and Military Affairs, and pre-Law and Legal Studies. The Department is home to approximately 140 undergraduate majors.

In addition, the Department of Political Science offers a Master of Arts program in International Politics & Military Affairs (IPMA) and graduate courses related to a Master of Arts program in Social Science (MASS). A Ph.D. is preferred, but ABD eligible candidates who will finish their dissertation by August 2027 will be considered.

Expertise in Middle Eastern area studies and International Political Economy is required with a preference for those with professional experience in a US government agency or equivalent international organization. Undergraduate teaching responsibilities include: Introduction to International Politics, Comparative Politics, American Foreign Policy, International Political Economy, and Middle Eastern Politics (regionally and country-specific).

The ability to teach Comparative Foreign Policy would also be an asset. Successful candidates will also be expected to teach online courses related to the two Master of Arts Programs. Teaching expectations are a four-four load. Service responsibilities for this position include helping direct our Masters in International & Military Affairs (IPMA) degree.

Please include a CV, cover letter, three letters of recommendation, and writing sample in your online application. To learn more about The Citadel and its programs please visit our website at www.citadel.edu . To find more information on the Department of Political Science, you can visit us at http://www.citadel.edu/root/politicalscience .