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Overview
The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin ("LBJ School") invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor with a focus on the intersection of economics and national security, statecraft, and foreign policy. The position is open with respect to disciplinary affiliation, including political science, economics, and international relations, and will begin August 2026 for the 2026-27 academic year. The LBJ School seeks to strengthen its faculty in national security, including at the intersection of national security and economic policy and statecraft. The LBJ School comprises more than 45 faculty members and approximately 500 undergraduate and graduate students. The appointee will support teaching in the Master of National Security, Master of Global Policy Studies and Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs, and can expect to teach courses focused on the economic policies that advance foreign policy development, national security and economic statecraft. Responsibilities
Engage in research on topics related to national security and economic policy, including at the design, implementation and assessment of financial sanctions, trade agreements, tariffs, export controls, intellectual property protections, currency manipulation, commercial diplomacy, foreign investment or industrial policy development. Publish scholarly research in top outlets in the field and seek grant opportunities to support research and teaching activities. Teach courses related to economic policies that advance foreign policy development, national security and economic statecraft. Contribute to public policy relevance through research that informs practice and policy decisions, and participate in LBJ School faculty governance. Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Political Science, Economics or a related field is required. ABD candidates will be considered if the doctoral degree will be complete by the time of employment. Experience in college teaching and evidence of scholarship or scholarly potential is preferred. Application Instructions
Interested candidates can submit their cover letter, CV, statement of teaching, three years of teaching evaluations (or fewer if unavailable), and one article-length writing sample via Interfolio. Reference letters will be solicited at a later stage in the search process. Questions about the position can be directed to Sheena Greitens at sheena.greitens@austin.utexas.edu. Questions about the application can be directed to Shannon LaFevers at slafevers@austin.utexas.edu Assistant or Associate Professors should apply using this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/171892 Full Professors should apply using this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/172872 The search committee will begin considering applications on September 25th. The position will remain open until filled. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin ("LBJ School") invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor with a focus on the intersection of economics and national security, statecraft, and foreign policy. The position is open with respect to disciplinary affiliation, including political science, economics, and international relations, and will begin August 2026 for the 2026-27 academic year. The LBJ School seeks to strengthen its faculty in national security, including at the intersection of national security and economic policy and statecraft. The LBJ School comprises more than 45 faculty members and approximately 500 undergraduate and graduate students. The appointee will support teaching in the Master of National Security, Master of Global Policy Studies and Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs, and can expect to teach courses focused on the economic policies that advance foreign policy development, national security and economic statecraft. Responsibilities
Engage in research on topics related to national security and economic policy, including at the design, implementation and assessment of financial sanctions, trade agreements, tariffs, export controls, intellectual property protections, currency manipulation, commercial diplomacy, foreign investment or industrial policy development. Publish scholarly research in top outlets in the field and seek grant opportunities to support research and teaching activities. Teach courses related to economic policies that advance foreign policy development, national security and economic statecraft. Contribute to public policy relevance through research that informs practice and policy decisions, and participate in LBJ School faculty governance. Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Political Science, Economics or a related field is required. ABD candidates will be considered if the doctoral degree will be complete by the time of employment. Experience in college teaching and evidence of scholarship or scholarly potential is preferred. Application Instructions
Interested candidates can submit their cover letter, CV, statement of teaching, three years of teaching evaluations (or fewer if unavailable), and one article-length writing sample via Interfolio. Reference letters will be solicited at a later stage in the search process. Questions about the position can be directed to Sheena Greitens at sheena.greitens@austin.utexas.edu. Questions about the application can be directed to Shannon LaFevers at slafevers@austin.utexas.edu Assistant or Associate Professors should apply using this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/171892 Full Professors should apply using this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/172872 The search committee will begin considering applications on September 25th. The position will remain open until filled. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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