Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor

International Affairs Location College Station, Texas Open Date 8/20/2026 Position ID 189829 Description The Department of International Affairs in the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor at its College Station campus. The anticipated start date for this position is August 1, 2027. The Department of International Affairs is one of three departments in the Bush School of Government and Public Service. Additional information about the Bush School and its departments is available at http://bush.tamu.edu .

The successful candidate will be an expert in international affairs related to the Middle East and have experience teaching required courses in International Relations theory and American foreign policy. The position carries a 2/2 teaching load with four courses per academic year. Teaching responsibilities will include elective courses focused on Middle East and required courses focused on International Relations theory and American Foreign Policy. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and produce a research portfolio that would merit tenure under Texas A&M University’s standard tenure and promotion process.

A reasonable amount of departmental and professional service is also expected. Key Responsibilities Research • Maintain an active scholarly research agenda related to the Middle East. • Produce peer-reviewed research sufficient to meet tenure expectations within the standard tenure timeline. Teaching • Teach four courses per academic year (2/2 load) including BA and MA courses in the Department of International Affairs. • Develop and deliver at least two elective courses related to the Middle East. • Help teach required courses in International Relations theory and/or American foreign policy, as needed and appropriate. Service • Provide a reasonable level of departmental and professional service consistent with rank and tenure-track expectations. • Contribute to the intellectual and academic life of the Department of International Affairs and the Bush School.

Qualifications • Ph.D. in a relevant field at the time of appointment. • Demonstrated teaching expertise in international affairs. • Scholarly focus on the Middle East.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit the following materials electronically through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/191672 1) Cover letter 2) Curriculum vitae 3) Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for teaching, research, and service 4) Writing samples (no more than 3 samples from unpublished works or works in porgress if you have not published) 5) Three (3) confidential letters of recommendation requested through applicant's Interfolio account 6) Provide contact information for two (2) additional professional references. The review of applications will begin on October 19, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position may be sent to Peg Hosea ( [email protected] ) Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The University is aware that attracting and retaining exceptional faculty often depends on meeting the needs of two careers and therefore has a Dual Career Program .