Assistant Professor of International Relations

Category: Faculty Subscribe: New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department: Department of Political Science, Harpur College Locations: Binghamton, NY Posted: Aug 31, 2026 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Full-time Ref. No.: 608 Position ID: 204290 Share About Binghamton University: Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive. Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment.

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Job Description

The Department of Political Science is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of International Relations, beginning August 2027. The position is open with regard to areas of expertise and theoretical approach. We value research across rationalist, psychological/cognitive, and ideational schools. We welcome applications from scholars who can contribute to research and teaching on international cooperation/governance regarding environmental issues, technology (including artificial intelligence), energy, and global security, as well as from scholars whose work builds on our strengths in foreign policy, conflict processes, domestic politics and IR.

We have a preference for applicants who will advance our graduate research methods curriculum through causal inference, quantitative methods and/or qualitative methods. The typical teaching load for this position is two courses per semester. We are especially interested in applicants who view teaching and research as areas to promote diversity and perspectives that are underrepresented in higher education.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Ph.D in Political Science, or related field by August 16, 2027 Preferred Qualifications: Ability to teach courses focused on foreign policy, conflict processes, domestic politics and IR. (Can be demonstrated by coursework or a field exam). Experience teaching or mentoring students from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in higher education Ability to teach a graduate level course on research methods Please be advised that H1B visa sponsorship may not be available for this position. Additional Information: Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the following Request Form.

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Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following documents via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=204290 Cover letter Curriculum Vitae Statement of teaching philosophy Two recent student evaluations of teaching (if available) Contact information for three professional references Sample of professional writing Letters of recommendation will be requested for candidates whose applications advance in the selection process. Applications received by October 1, 2026 will be given first consideration, although we will accept applications until the position has been filled. Binghamton University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Department of Political Science is committed to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive community.

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