"Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Politics and International Affairs"

The Department of Politics and International Affairs at Furman University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full professorial rank in Political Thought to begin August 1, 2026. The position is open to candidates who have broad expertise in Political Thought with a particular focus on contemporary political theory. Candidates who engage with class, race, gender, identity, or democratic theory are especially encouraged to apply. The teaching load will be five courses per year, including introductory and upper-level courses.

A Ph.D. degree in Political Science, Government, Politics, or a related field is required by August 1, 2026. Applicants should submit the following documents as a single PDF in the order listed: a letter of interest containing a discussion of teaching philosophy and research agenda, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations (if available), sample syllabi (if available), at least one writing sample (preferably single-authored), and complete contact information for three references. Additional application materials will be requested at later stages of the search for candidates who advance.

The Politics and International Affairs Department is a large department with specialists in all major political science fields. The Department is committed to fostering a professional community where every member is treated with dignity. All are welcome to participate in the department's life and the respectful exploration of ideas. The candidate should show interest in and aptitude for contributing to this endeavor.

Furman University is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community through excellence in teaching, mentorship, and programming. We believe that cultural understanding, inclusiveness, and freedom of inquiry, thought, and discourse are essential components of a transformative undergraduate education.

We advance these ideals with a liberal arts and sciences curriculum built on a substantial general education program, featuring traditional and innovative elements, and a robust portfolio of disciplinary and interdisciplinary major and minor areas of study. Additionally, we have established and continue to develop various initiatives, including historic projects, dialogue programs such as On Discourse and the Intergroup Dialogues Program, the Center for Interpersonal Connections, and four distinctive external-facing institutes.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to Furman's commitment to expanding access and opportunity to Furman's rich learning culture.

Furman is located in Greenville, South Carolina, one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast, and is ranked among "America's Ten Best" by Forbes Magazine. The thriving downtown features excellent restaurants, in-town parks, shops, museums, galleries, music venues, and theaters. Greenville also enjoys an impressive network of nonprofits, small businesses, and international corporations. The city also has excellent public and private schools and a vibrant international community. A 20-mile bike and running trail connects the university to Greenville and to Travelers Rest, which was named "one of America's coolest small towns." The surrounding area abounds with outdoor recreational activities and has some of the country's most beautiful lakes, rivers, and mountains. Greenville is 2½ hours from Atlanta, 1½ hours from Charlotte, and only one hour from Asheville, North Carolina. Greenville is within easy reach of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Atlantic Beaches. The newly renovated Greenville-Spartanburg Airport, located just 25 minutes from downtown, runs daily flights to major cities and airline hubs. It is an ideal place to live and work.

We will begin reviewing applications on October 1st and continue until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to the co-chairs of the search committee, Professor David Fleming at david.fleming@furman.edu or Professor Akan Malici at akan.malici@furman.edu.

If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources via email at recruitment@furman.edu or by calling 864-294-3103.