Visiting Professorship in the Political Economy of the Middle East

The graduate Program in Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) in the Department of Political Studies and Public Administration at the American University of Beirut invites applications for a one-year Visiting Professorship in the Political Economy of the Middle East, beginning in September 2026. The position is open rank, and candidates at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level are welcome to apply.

The Visiting Professor will teach graduate-level courses in Political Economy, International Affairs, or related fields within the PPIA program, and may offer specialized courses on the political economy of the Levant or the politics and economics of reconstruction. The teaching load is four courses per academic year (two per semester).

The Visiting Professor will work with the PPIA director and faculty and contribute actively to PPIA’s growing multi-disciplinary research and teaching environment, participate in program activities and mentor Master’s students.

We encourage applications from scholars trained in political science, economics or international affairs, with a specialization in Political Economy, Peace Studies, State-Building, and Post-Conflict Reconstruction with demonstrated policy professional experience in the Middle East with and particularly the Levant/Mashriq.

A complete application includes: A brief statement outlining the candidate’s potential contribution to the PPIA program, including proposed courses and areas of teaching expertise. A curriculum vitae (CV) Names and contact information for three references All application materials should be submitted via Interfolio. Review of applications will begin in July 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

For further information, please contact PPIA Program Director Dr. Jamil Mouawad, at jm91@aub.edu.lb .