Assistant Professor of Global Security Studies

Indiana University Academic Positions • Bloomington, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of International Studies at Indiana University’s Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies invites applications for an assistant professor, tenure-track faculty position in Security Studies beginning August 1, 2027. We seek a scholar whose research and teaching focus on security studies. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, grand strategy, the causes of war, nonproliferation, and how new technologies may affect international security and geopolitics. Scholars with regional expertise within security studies are welcome to apply, as well. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s strengths in international and global studies and a growing focus on security studies across IU-Bloomington. The candidate’s teaching will support existing undergraduate and graduate programs, including the growing Master of International Affairs (MIA) program. We welcome applications from candidates employing diverse disciplinary and methodological approaches. Candidates should demonstrate a strong research agenda, evidence of or potential for excellence in teaching, and a commitment to interdisciplinary engagement within an international studies environment.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in hand by August 1, 2027
• Strong research agenda
• Evidence of or potential for excellence in teaching
• Commitment to interdisciplinary engagement within an international studies environment

Nice To Haves

• Scholars with regional expertise within security studies

Responsibilities

• Maintaining an active research program
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in areas related to global security studies
• Mentoring students
• Contributing to departmental and university service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree