Georgetown University
Assistant Professor in Security Studies
Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Assistant Professor in Security Studies — Georgetown University, Walsh School of Foreign Service, Main Campus.
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.
Responsibilities
Teach core security courses and specialized courses in area of expertise.
Conduct research in security studies and contribute to the Security Studies Program.
Engage in service within the department and university as appropriate for a tenure-track faculty member.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in international security or a related field.
Active research agenda in security studies, with disciplinary flexibility across international relations, political science, history, economics, or public policy.
Area of expertise open, including topics such as great-power politics, strategic studies, technology and security, military history, and the economics of security.
Application Instructions 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 Interfolio link.
Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/174027
Timeline Applications will be accepted until October 17, 2025. Invited interviews will occur shortly thereafter. The appointed candidate is expected to join Georgetown at the beginning of the fall semester, 2026.
Contacts Questions about the online application should be directed to Lauren Bauschard, Director of Faculty Affairs (lb1230@georgetown.edu). Questions about the position should be directed to Professor Charles Kupchan (kupchanc@georgetown.edu).
Salary The projected salary range for this position is $103,678 - $115,281, depending on qualifications, experience, and other factors.
EEO Georgetown University 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.
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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.
Responsibilities
Teach core security courses and specialized courses in area of expertise.
Conduct research in security studies and contribute to the Security Studies Program.
Engage in service within the department and university as appropriate for a tenure-track faculty member.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in international security or a related field.
Active research agenda in security studies, with disciplinary flexibility across international relations, political science, history, economics, or public policy.
Area of expertise open, including topics such as great-power politics, strategic studies, technology and security, military history, and the economics of security.
Application Instructions 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 Interfolio link.
Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/174027
Timeline Applications will be accepted until October 17, 2025. Invited interviews will occur shortly thereafter. The appointed candidate is expected to join Georgetown at the beginning of the fall semester, 2026.
Contacts Questions about the online application should be directed to Lauren Bauschard, Director of Faculty Affairs (lb1230@georgetown.edu). Questions about the position should be directed to Professor Charles Kupchan (kupchanc@georgetown.edu).
Salary The projected salary range for this position is $103,678 - $115,281, depending on qualifications, experience, and other factors.
EEO Georgetown University 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.
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