Positions Available | Department of Political Science

Permanent Faculty Positions Currently Open:
Assistant Professor in International Relations
Assistant Professor in Migration and Immigration

Temporary Teaching Positions Currently Open:
Lecturer Pool

Other Positions Currently Open:
Currently, no Other Positions are open

Assistant Professor in International Relations

The University of California, Santa Barbara Department of Political Science seeks a scholar in international relations for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2020. The appointment may concentrate on any research specialty within the field of international relations, although we are particularly interested in substantive scholarship that relates to the Department’s strong interdisciplinary foci in the study of identity or the environment. While we are open with respect to methodological or theoretical approach, the successful candidate must be qualified to teach core graduate seminars in international relations. The candidate’s research should be theoretically informed and must demonstrate mastery of appropriate research methods.

The minimum requirement to be considered an applicant is the completion of all requirements for a Ph.D. (or equivalent degree), except the dissertation, in Political Science (or related field) at the time of application. Ph.D. preferred.

UCSB is the first Hispanic-Serving Institution in the American Association of Universities (AAU). The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service as appropriate to the position. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at UC Santa Barbara. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, staff and students who share our commitment to these values. The department encourages all applicants to submit a Statement of Contributions to Diversity addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and service.

Completed applications received by October 31, 2019 will receive primary consideration, but the position will remain open until filled. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, teaching evaluations (or other evidence of teaching effectiveness), and arrange for three letters from academic references on their behalf via the UC Recruit website. All application materials should be submitted via UC Recruit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01605

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Assistant Professor in Migration and Immigration

The University of California, Santa Barbara Department of Political Science seeks a scholar in the area of migration and immigration studies for a tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2020. We are open to scholars in all subfields of political science. We are particularly interested in scholars whose research addresses issues in the Department’s strong interdisciplinary foci in the study of identity or the environment. Migration brings together people of different ethnicities, races, and religious beliefs, creating new challenges for identity politics. Moreover, climate change and environmental disasters are intimately tied to the phenomena of migration. However, migration also has implications for U.S. domestic, transnational, and global governance. We therefore define the position broadly.

Completed applications received by October 31, 2019 will receive primary consideration, but the position will remain open until filled. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, teaching evaluations (or other evidence of teaching effectiveness), and three letters from academic references. All application materials should be submitted via UC Recruit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01607

Lecturer Pool

The Department of Political Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary Lecturers to teach courses in Political Science for upcoming openings. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed with the possibility of future reappointment based on performance and department need.. The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department. Positions may range from 33% to 100% time.

The part time position(s) are for one or more courses in the subfields of American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Quantitative Methods.

The minimum requirement to be considered an applicant is the completion of all requirements for a Ph.D. except the dissertation (ABD status) in Political Science or a closely related field at the time of application. Ph.D. degree must be conferred by the start date of the appointment. A minimum of one year teaching experience at the University or college level is required.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

To apply, please go to the following link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01488. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching, and course evaluations.

The pool will close on October 31, 2019. If you would like to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.

Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the review date specified in UC Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for an upcoming opening. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.