Tenure-Line Professor (Open Rank), Gracias Family Chair in Security and Emerging Technology

School of Foreign Service (SFS) at Georgetown University invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-line faculty position (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) as the Gracias Family Chair in Security and Emerging Technology. We seek a scholar whose research, policy, and teaching interests address the critical intersections of national/international security and the emerging technology landscape including but not limited to AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, autonomous systems, or advanced materials. The successful candidate will demonstrate a record or promise of outstanding scholarly achievement, policy relevance, innovative teaching, and institutional service. Key Responsibilities Research: Maintain an active, high-impact research agenda producing peer-reviewed publications and policy-relevant scholarship at the intersection of security studies, AI, or other emerging technologies. Teaching: Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in the Walsh School of Foreign Service on topics directly related to the position and in broader support of the Security Studies Program and the School of Foreign Service. Service: Participation in departmental and school governance, mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students and engagement with university centers, policy institutes, and the broader Washington, D.C. security and technology policy ecosystem. Salary Ranges In accordance with Georgetown University guidelines and rank structures, the full-time 9-month base salary ranges for this tenure-line position are: Assistant Professor: $101,165 - $115,000 Associate Professor: $128,985 - $146,702 Full Professor: $181,119 - $209,878 Salary and title are commensurate with academic rank, credentials, and experience. Qualifications Required: Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Law, Science and Technology Studies, or Computer Science/Engineering with a policy orientation. Candidates with an appropriate focus from other fields are welcome to apply. Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in the security implications of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Application Instructions Applicants should submit the following materials through Interfolio: Cover Letter outlining academic background, research agenda, and teaching philosophy. Curriculum Vitae (CV). Writing Sample(s) (up to two articles, chapters, or working papers). Teaching Evaluations or a teaching portfolio (if available). Those applying at the Assistant level should submit 3 letters of recommendation. If applying at the Associate or Full level, please provide the names and contact information of 3-4 references. Application System Questions: Direct to Shelby Reese, Director of Faculty Affairs smr251@georgetown.edu Position & Search Questions: Direct to Professor Mark Giordano mark.giordano@georgetown.edu Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2026. The window for submissions will remain open until the position is filled. For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/195975