"Assistant Professor in International Relations"

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in International Relations, with an emphasis on global governance and/or international security. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a wide range of International Relations courses, including large introductory lectures and advanced courses, and to contribute to the running of the Centre for International Peace and Security Studies (CIPSS), which is the hub for International Relations scholarship at McGill.

The appointment is expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor, but appointments at a higher rank may be possible under exceptional circumstances. The position start date is August 1, 2026.

The Department of Political Science engages in world-class research and teaching across diverse theoretical, thematic, and methodological approaches to the study of politics. For more information about the Department of Political Science, please visit our website at: https://www.mcgill.ca/politicalscience/.

Inquiries may be directed to Professor Arash Abizadeh, Chair of the Department of Political Science, at chair.polisci@mcgill.ca.

Job Duties: Teaching, research, and service to the institution. All McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community.

Qualifications and Education Requirements: Candidates should have completed their PhD or be near completion. An applicant’s record of performance must provide evidence of outstanding research potential and the ability/potential to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as evidence (or intentions) of undergraduate and graduate supervision and of mentoring students with diverse lived experiences.

Faculty/Department/Unit: Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts.

Job Type: Tenure-track.

Rank: Assistant Professor.

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted online and should be received by October 15, 2025, to guarantee full consideration, although applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Required Documents: A cover letter and curriculum vitae; a statement of research; a writing sample (article or chapter length); a teaching statement, as well as course evaluations and syllabi if available; three confidential letters of reference submitted directly by the referees.