Rank: Assistant Professor
Department: Political Science
Starting Date: Fall 2025

Job Summary

The Department of Political Science in the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences at California State University San Marcos invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2025.  We seek a scholar with a strong foundation in international relations and a dedicated research focus on international environmental politics.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Political Science (or closely related field) (ABD applicants accepted; PhD Confirm required by hired date); primary teaching and scholarly emphasis in international relations, with a specialization in international environmental politics; evidence of teaching effectiveness; a record of scholarly achievement or a well-developed research agenda. The successful candidate must be prepared to develop and effectively teach courses on international environmental politics, and contribute to the department’s core curriculum by teaching introductory political science courses, other core major courses, and senior seminar as needed. The successful candidate is expected to participate in shared governance of the department, college, and university as assigned or chosen, and provide meaningful service including contributions to a campus and professional community that supports equity, inclusion, and diversity. The successful candidate must have demonstrated intercultural competence with diverse groups in teaching, research, and/or service.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to teach social science research methods and European politics. Demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary collaboration with our Environmental Studies program.

Application Material

• Cover letter 

• Curriculum vitae 

• Diversity statement: Summary of past or potential contributions to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment, particularly in international relations courses
• Teaching statement: Summary of your teaching philosophy and how you have incorporated elements of your teaching philosophy, particularly in international relations courses

• Research statement: Summary of your research accomplishments to date and your research goals for the future

• Evidence of teaching success (e.g. student evaluations/summaries, peer observation summaries, etc.) 

• Three professional references 

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,250- $7,700 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,221- $13,224 per month

Review of applications will begin November 25, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

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