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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Political Science: International Relations (26-27)

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Posting Details

Job ID: 164239
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
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The Department of Political Science at DePaul University invites applications for a full time, tenure-track position with primary expertise in the field of International Relations at the rank of Assistant Professor. Responsibilities will include teaching courses on International Relations, Political Economy, International Security and American Foreign Policy. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in the Honors program of the University. An ability to teach research methods or courses on Latin America will be viewed favorably.

For more information, e-mail polisci@depaul.edu or visit the department's web site at https://las.depaul.edu/academics/political-science/Pages/default.aspx

Qualifications:
A Ph.D. is preferred at the time of appointment, but ABD candidates will be considered.
Application Instructions:
Candidates should electronically submit the following: (1) a letter of application (cover letter), (2) a CV, (3) an unofficial transcript of the last degree (earned or in progress), (4) syllabi and (5) complete course evaluations if available.

All candidates will also be asked to submit three letters of recommendation.

The screening of applications will begin September 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $70,000 - $73,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience

Applicant Documents

Cover Letter(1)
C.V.(1)
Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)
Transcript(1)
Syllabus(1)
Student evaluations(1)

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