Job Description

The Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) at Georgetown University seeks to hire a scholar in Jewish Studies to be affiliated with the Center for Jewish Civilization (CJC). The Center for Jewish Civilization is a vibrant interdisciplinary center within the SFS dedicated to the research and teaching of Jewish history, culture, politics, and international affairs.

The successful candidate will have a research and teaching agenda within the disciplines of political science, international relations, security studies, modern or contemporary history, or a closely related field. The search is open as to research focus. Areas of particular interest include Israel, Zionism, antisemitism, Jewish diasporas, and the politics and international relations of the greater Middle East. Appointment will be made at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor. The standard teaching load is two courses per semester.

Salary Ranges

In accordance with Georgetown University policies, the 9-month base salary ranges for tenure-line positions at these ranks are:

• Assistant Professor: $101,165 – $115,000
• Associate Professor: $129,985 – $146,702

Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate an active research agenda, a commitment to rigorous disciplinary methods, and a strong record of publication in leading journals and academic presses, appropriate to their career stage. Candidates should also demonstrate excellence or promise in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Georgetown seeks faculty who produce high-quality scholarship, and who are deeply engaged in mentoring a diverse student body. A Ph.D. in political science, history, or a related field is required by the time of appointment.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit:

• Cover letter detailing your research agenda, teaching philosophy, and fit with the SFS and CJC.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Writing sample (article, book chapter, or working paper).
• Three confidential letters of recommendation if applying at the Assistant level. If applying at the Associate level, please provide the names of three or four references.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as syllabi or course evaluations, if available).

All application materials must be submitted online through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/195410.

Applications submitted by November 9, 2026 will receive full consideration, though the search will remain open until the position is filled.

Application System Questions: Direct to Shelby Reese, Director of Faculty Affairs smr251@georgetown.edu

Position & Search Questions: Direct to Professor Charles Kupchan kupchanc@georgetown.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Requesting Accommodations

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at (202) 687-4798 or oeoc@georgetown.edu.