"Assistant Professor - International Studies"

Assistant Professor - International Studies

College: College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts - 321 College

Dept/School: International Studies - 32460

Vacancy Number: 16F-771

Position Number: 5032

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Department of International Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of International Studies, beginning August 2026.

The Department seeks a faculty member whose teaching and research interests complement the department's current concentrations in global governance, environment and development, or social and cultural dynamics. Preference will be given to applicants with a background in global health and/or human security. The successful candidate will teach courses in area of specialization along with introductory courses in International Studies and an interdisciplinary research methods course. The position carries a 2-3 teaching load.

Strong commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service is required. The successful candidate will directly support our college's strategic priority of promoting interdisciplinarity and must possess the interdisciplinary expertise necessary to employ this approach both as a pedagogical method and as a central focus of coursework within the International Studies Department, as well as in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program when needed.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• PhD in International Studies, Global Studies, or a closely related discipline Please note: Applicants who are ABD at the time of application will be considered; however, doctoral degree must be conferred by August 1, 2026 to be eligible for employment.
• Demonstrated teaching and research interests that complement the department's current concentrations in global governance, environment and development, or social and cultural dynamics

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• a background in global health and/or human security
• a commitment to exceptional teaching at the introductory level and upper-level undergraduate courses in their specialty
• the ability to support the established undergraduate programs within the Department of International Studies

Required Certifications or Licensure

None

Special Notes to Applicants

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on the posting closing date. To apply, please complete the online application available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/38447 and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF documents:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application that includes a 1-3 page statement describing research interests and teaching experience and interests addressed to Search Committee Chair.
• Curriculum Vita
• Sample Syllabus of a taught or proposed course; please upload this under the Portfolio/Work Sample category.
• Writing Sample
• Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• List of 3 Professional references if ABD one of the references must be Dissertation Chair.
• If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category.

Please note that a minimum of three references are required for all applications. if ABD one reference must be Dissertation Chair.

The references you provide may be used to request reference letters during the screening process.

Letters of application without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.

Please direct questions about the position or the online application process to Jenny Itell at itellj@uncw.edu.

Position Type: Permanent

Job Posting Date: 01/28/2026

Job Close Date: 2/26/2026