Job Description

Open Rank - Assistant/Associate Professor of Political Science, International Relations

Posting Numberreq37697 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeOpen Rank Hiring DepartmentPolitical Science (484B) Academic LocationCollege of Arts & Sciences CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM Benefits EligibleThe University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information. Position Summary

The Department of Political Science at the University of New Mexico invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor faculty position in International Relations to begin in August 2027. The appointment for this full-time position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor or at the rank of Associate Professor, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Applicants must have a PhD in Political Science or a related field by date of appointment. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by October 16, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications must demonstrate evidence of or potential for excellence in conducting substantively and theoretically significant research in international relations. The new faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in international relations, supervise masters and doctoral students (including service on graduate mentorship committees), and contribute to core, required undergraduate and graduate courses.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Political Science or closely related field by start date of appointment
• A primary specialization in International Relations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated evidence of or potential for excellence in conducting substantively and theoretically significant research in international relations
• Strong methodological expertise
• Demonstrated or potential excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in international relations
• Ability to mentor diverse students at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• Demonstrated evidence or potential for obtaining extramural funding to support research and teaching
• International research experience
• Research program alignment with any of the following department priorities, including: Latin American politics, democratic representation and effective governance; environmental protection and adaptation; human rights, the rule of law, and/or conflict and conflict resolution; indigenous, race, gender and ethnic politics; or the impact on democracy of new communications and computational technologies
• Demonstrated commitment to cultivating an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

To apply, electronically submit the following: • a cover letter that addresses the preferred qualifications • a curriculum vitae (please include email address, telephone number, and Google Scholar link) • a graduate transcript • one sample solo-authored peer-reviewed publication or other solo-authored written work • teaching materials which include: one sample course syllabus; summary course evaluations for all classes taught at the undergraduate or graduate level • contact information for three academic references Submit all materials at https://unmjobs.unm.edu/, Posting req37697

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 10/16/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.