UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Assistant Professor in International Relations – Security Studies

The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications and nominations for a tenure-stream faculty position at the assistant professor level in the field of international relations with specialization in security studies to begin in the fall term of 2010. PhD in political science or related discipline is expected at the time of appointment. Professional experience in relevant government or non-profit institutions is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will have research and teaching interests in one or more of the following areas: the causes of violent conflict across borders or within states; national and international responses to conflict, including diplomatic, military, intelligence, legal and humanitarian measures; the development of prevention and/or deterrence strategies for dealing with security threats; the political, economic and social consequences of violence.

Qualified applicants should submit a letter of application describing research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, two samples of scholarly writing, three letters of recommendation and teaching evaluations to: 

Prof. Phil Williams, Security Search Committee Chair
c/o Mary Ann Gebet
Administrative Assistant to the Dean
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
3407 Posvar Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Applications must be submitted by October 15, 2009 to receive full consideration.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.