Assistant/Associate Professor of International Affairs

The Security Policy Studies (SPS) Program in the Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of International Affairs and Associate Director of the SPS master’s program beginning as early as Summer 2025. The initial contract period will three years, with the potential for renewal. This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position.

SPS is a policy-oriented master’s degree program focusing on international security issues, with a particular emphasis on 21st century security challenges and how to respond to them. Students enroll in one of our 4 concentrations: U.S. national security, transnational security, conflict resolution, and science and technology. Students take cornerstone courses in international security and security policy analysis, and other foundational courses in their field of concentration in small classes with cohort members in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

The SPS Program has approximately 200 students. This faculty role of Assistant/Associate Professor will also serve as Associate Director of the SPS program, with both teaching and academic administration as central to the position. The finalist will teach classes serving the SPS core curriculum needs and will report to the SPS Program Director and to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Elliott School. The finalist will work to integrate curricular offerings and activities to enhance the academic experiences of all SPS students. In addition to teaching, the position will include service responsibilities related to student recruitment, advising and oversight; curriculum design, planning, and management; recruitment and management of part-time faculty; and regular reporting and assessment of the program. They will also participate in SPS information sessions for prospective students and organize and participate in other SPS-related campus and virtual events.

George Washington University’s culture reflects its shared values, including respect and diversity. The Elliott School recognizes that diversity and social mobility are among our country’s greatest assets in engaging the rest of the world; we are deeply committed as a school to fostering an inclusive community. To this end, we encourage candidates from diverse identities, backgrounds, and experiences. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups. The selected candidate will be expected to support inclusive excellence, including inclusive teaching. To learn more about the Elliott School’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, visit elliott.gwu.edu/diversity-and-inclusion.

To apply, please complete an online application. Applicants must submit a cover letter that includes a statement of interest in the SPS Program and discusses contributions to teaching, program management, advising, and research.

Applicants must also submit a CV; a statement of teaching objectives and methods (upload under Statement of Teaching Interest); evidence of effective teaching (upload under Course Evaluations or Summaries); DEI diversity statement (upload under Other Documents); and names of three references. Letters of recommendation are not required for application but will be requested for final candidates. Candidates who are invited for an interview will be expected to give a teaching demonstration.

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.