Position Title:
Open Rank Faculty in International Relations (Full Time)
Position Summary:
AUIB is seeking a dynamic and qualified Open Rank Faculty member in International Relations to join the College of International Studies. In this role, the faculty member will teach core and elective IR courses, contribute to curriculum development, mentor students, engage in scholarship or applied professional work, and participate in departmental service. The department also welcomes candidates whose training is in the history of the modern Middle East and who are equipped to teach the…
program’s regional and historically-grounded politics courses. Both full-time expatriate positions and visiting appointments are available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teaching: Deliver undergraduate courses in International Relations and/or History, including core offerings (IR Theory, Security and Diplomacy, International Law, International Political Economy) upper-division seminars, and political science/history electives.
- Research and Scholarship: Engage in scholarly or applied professional work and contribute to the intellectual life of the department appropriate to rank.
- Student Mentorship: Supervise students in independent research, senior thesis work, and the Internship program
- Curriculum and Assessment: Contribute to course development, syllabi review, and outcomes-based assessment aligned with accreditation standards.
- Departmental Service: Participate in faculty meetings, advising, committee work, and institutional initiatives supporting the CIS program and AUIB’s academic mission.
- Professionalism: Uphold AUIB’s academic standards, ethical guidelines, and contribute to an inclusive and respectful learning environment.
- Regional Engagement: Bring awareness of Middle East regional dynamics to the classroom; familiarity with or willingness to engage the Iraqi and MENA context is strongly valued.
- Professional Development: Participate in faculty development activities and AUIB’s institutional processes including annual review and accreditation-related work.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Substantive knowledge in one or more subfields — international security, foreign policy, international law, international organizations, or regional politics; substantive expertise in the history of the Middle East is also welcomed where paired with the ability to teach regional and historical politics courses.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to convey complex political concepts to undergraduate students across diverse backgrounds.
- Cross-Cultural Adaptability: Experience living or working internationally, with particular value placed on familiarity with the Middle East or post-conflict settings.
- Student Engagement: Demonstrated ability to engage and mentor students in research, thesis supervision, and professional development.
- American Higher Education Familiarity: Understanding of the American liberal arts model, outcomes-based instruction, and accreditation expectations.
Education and Experience:
- Required Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, International Relations, History, or a closely related field; Master’s with exceptional professional experience considered for Visiting appointments
- Years of Relevant Experience: A minimum of two years of undergraduate teaching experience in Political Science, International Relations, or the history of the Middle East
- Specific Skills or Expertise: Prior international experience, particularly in the Middle East or MENA region; demonstrated research or professional policy portfolio appropriate to rank.
