William & Mary
JR101516 Associate or Full Professor of Government (International Security)
(Open)
Department:
CC00130 WM001 | PROV | Government Dept
Job Description Summary:
The Department of
Government at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenured position at the
Associate or Full Professor level in international security. Appointment will begin August 10, 2026. We are interested in individuals with
research and teaching expertise in international security. We welcome candidates whose research substantively engages one or more additional
areas, including U.S. foreign policy, diplomacy and statecraft, U.S. national security, and global public health.
Duties include
research, teaching, and service to the University. This is a joint hire between the Department of Government and the Global Research
Institute (GRI). The applicant is expected to maintain a high-impact research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student
body. As part of the hiring offer, the new faculty member will receive a significant startup package that includes flexible research funding
and support from professional staff at GRI, to develop and grow a sustainable research initiative that generates external support.
In
their first year at William & Mary, the new faculty member will have no teaching responsibilities and be fully dedicated to research
development with significant support from GRI. In the second and third years, the new faculty member will teach 1 course per semester,
including a credit-bearing research course in the Government Department that integrates undergraduate students into the faculty member’s
research program. Beginning in the fourth year, the faculty member will transition to a standard faculty position in the Department of
Government with a teaching expectation of 2 courses per semester.
Job Description:
Required
Qualifications:
- Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in political science or a related field at the time appointment begins (August
10, 2026). - Demonstrated experience conducting research in international security.
- Demonstrate the ability to teach
compelling courses in international security and other lecture and seminar-style courses.
Preferred
Qualifications:
- A record of scholarly achievement commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full
Professor. - Previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate research.
- Experience securing external
research funding and engaging policy communities.
Conditions of Employment:
- This position may require additional
hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the
operation.
Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration; (Please
note: No more than 5 individual documents may be uploaded into the upload field provided. Each individual file must not exceed a size limit
of 5MB. If necessary, candidates can compress multiple files into a single zip file for upload):
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover
letter - A statement of research interests
- A statement of teaching interests
Applicants are encouraged to reflect on
teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in political science in any of the
aforementioned required documents.
Candidates will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who
will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.
For full consideration, submit application
materials by the initial review date, April 24, 2026. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed. All
required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full
consideration. Review of applications is ongoing. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if
needed.
Information on the degree programs in the Department of Government may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/government. Information on the Global Research Institute may be found at https://www.wm.edu/gri.
Benefits:
William & Mary offers our full-time
employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and
optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance
Program).
Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness
benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the
university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none
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Description:
Job Profile:
JP0519 – Professor (Less than 12 months) TE – Exempt – Salary –
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Qualifications:
Position Restrictions:
Continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited
EEO
is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the “Know Your Rights”
poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal
Background Check: William & Mary is
committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment.
Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or
driving history check.
Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee
eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote
workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.
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