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School of International Service | American University

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Department of Foreign Policy and Global Security
Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - Department of Foreign Policy & Global Security

JOE ID Number: 2025-02_111476047
Date Posted: 08/14/2025
Date Inactive: 09/30/2025
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - Department of Foreign Policy & Global Security
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Keywords:
International Security
Global Security
Geopolitics
Global Order and Disorder
War and Conflict
Use of Force
Alliances and Coalitions
Non-State Armed Groups
Intelligence and Defense
Foreign Policy Analysis
Security Studies
International Relations
Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000

Status Update: No longer accepting applications
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Foreign Policy and Global Security (FPGS) in the School of International Service (SIS) at American University (AU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in international security at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2026.

We seek candidates focusing on international security at a time of major change in geopolitics and global security.

We invite interested applicants to read the full position announcement on American University's faculty opportunities page.

American University is an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Position is contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application deadline: 09/15/2025
Application Instructions:
Applications must be submitted electronically via the Workday application system. Applications should include the following:

-A cover letter detailing your research, teaching and service record to date along with your specific interest in joining, and potential contributions to, the SIS/AU community
-Curriculum vitae
-Sample publications
-A short teaching portfolio with a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations)
-Candidates selected to advance to the interview phase will be asked to submit contact information for three references that Workday can contact for confidential letters of recommendation. Candidates advancing to this phase will be notified later in the review process.