Assistant/Associate Professor of Middle East Politics

The Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Middle East politics with expertise on Iran. We seek a professor with expertise in Middle East politics and the ability to teach courses on Iran and U.S.-Iran relations. The successful candidate also will be able to teach courses on the international relations of the Middle East. The initial contract period will begin as early as Fall 2025 and be for three academic years, with the potential for renewal. This is a full-time, specialized service (non-tenure track) faculty position.

George Washington University's culture reflects its shared values, including respect and diversity. The Elliott School recognizes that diversity and social mobility are among our country's greatest assets in engaging the rest of the world; we are deeply committed as a school to fostering an inclusive community. To this end, we encourage candidates from diverse identities, backgrounds, and experiences. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups. The selected candidate will be expected to support inclusive excellence, including inclusive teaching. To learn more about the Elliott School's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, visit elliott.gwu.edu/diversity-and-inclusion.

The effort breakdown for the position is 75 percent teaching and 25 percent service. The successful candidate will offer five courses a year that are predominantly for undergraduates and can include different aspects of modern Iranian politics, contemporary Iranian society and culture, and the international relations of the Middle East. Service will involve working with the Director of the Institute for Middle East Studies on organizing public lectures and other events.

Applicants must have excellent teaching skills as demonstrated by student evaluations, experience in teaching undergraduate students, and a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom. They must hold a doctorate or equivalent degree in International Relations, International Security, Political Science, or a related field by date of appointment; ABD applicants will be considered but must complete all requirements for the doctorate by date of appointment. Fluency in Persian is required.

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs

To apply, please complete an online application. Applicants must submit a cover letter that includes a statement of interest in the Elliott School and discusses the candidate's contributions to teaching.

Applicants must also submit a CV; a statement of teaching objectives and methods (upload under Statement of Teaching Interest); evidence of effective teaching (upload under Course Evaluations or Summaries); DEI diversity statement (upload under Other Documents); and names of three references.

Letters of recommendation are not required for application but will be requested for final candidates. Candidates who are invited for an interview will be expected to give a teaching demonstration.

Review of applications will begin on December 20, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.