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Assistant Professor in Security Studies

Position Number: 6578638
Location: Washington, DC
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Security Studies

Assistant Professor in Security Studies
Georgetown University: Main Campus: Walsh School of Foreign Service

Location: Main Campus
Open Date: Sep 17, 2025
Deadline: Oct 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
The School of Foreign Service (SFS) at Georgetown University seeks qualified applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor in security studies. The successful candidate will serve as a core faculty member of the Security Studies Program (SSP) of the SFS.

Ideal candidates will have an active research agenda in a key aspect of security studies. Disciplinary specialization is open, and includes international relations, political science, history, economics, and public policy. Area of expertise is also open, and includes topics such as great-power politics, strategic studies, technology and security, military history, and the economics of security. Competitive candidates will have a Ph.D. in international security or a related field, and be prepared to teach core security courses as well as more specialized courses in their areas of expertise.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, at least three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and available material on teaching record, including syllabi and course evaluations.

All applications and supporting materials must be submitted through the following link https://apply.interfolio.com/174027 . Applications will be accepted until October 17, 2025. Invited interviews will occur shortly thereafter. It is expected that the appointed candidate will join the Georgetown faculty at the beginning of the fall semester, 2026.

Questions about the online application should be directed to Lauren Bauschard, Director of Faculty Affairs, at lb1230@georgetown.edu. Questions about the position should be directed to Professor Charles Kupchan, the search committee chair, at kupchanc@georgetown.edu.

The projected salary range for this position is $103,678 - $115,281, which represents the full range of anticipated compensation for this position. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

Qualifications

Application Instructions

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/174027

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.