Visiting Assistant Professor in Global Politics

Purdue’s Political Science Department is seeking a visiting assistant professor for the 2026-2027 academic year in global politics, broadly defined. The position may be renewable for an additional year, contingent on budget approval. 

This position is responsible for teaching four courses per semester on campus in West Lafayette, Indiana. We seek a scholar prepared to teach introductory courses in comparative and/or international relations, and specialty courses in one or more of the following areas: foreign policy, international organizations, political economy, security, technology and global politics. We also welcome interest in teaching our required undergraduate research methods course. Purdue offers a supportive environment with many opportunities for professional development. 

Qualified candidates must have evidence of having completed all requirements for the PhD in Political Science or a closely related field by the start date of the position. Candidates must have expertise in one or more fields related to global politics and evidence of post-secondary teaching experience. Qualified candidates will be able to communicate field knowledge effectively and have evidence of preparation to deliver high-quality instruction.

Purdue University is Indiana’s public land-grant university and a world-class research and teaching institution. In 2023, for the sixth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Purdue among the top 10 Most Innovative Schools in the nation. Purdue is home to nearly 2,900 full-time faculty and post-doctoral researchers, enrolls a diverse student body of over 13,000 graduate students and 44,000 undergraduate students. Purdue is in West Lafayette/Lafayette community with an abundance of activities, high quality of life, and reasonable cost of living.

The Department of Political Science, home to 27 faculty and over forty PhD students, offers BA, MA, and PhD degrees. We are a welcoming and supportive community for visiting faculty and post-docs, with regular opportunities for professional development through mentoring, workshops, research labs, and an active speaker series. The Department is part of the College of Liberal Arts, a leader in developing innovative programs such as the nationally recognized Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program, which challenges students to become independent thinkers, preparing them to become bold, visionary leaders.

Application materials must be submitted electronically via https://careers.purdue.edu/  with job id  #40241. Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and a teaching portfolio. Candidate who advance in the process will be required to submit additional materials including confidential letters of recommendation and transcripts. A background check is required for employment in this position.

Review of applications will begin February 8, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Questions should be addressed to Search Chair James McCann at mccannj@purdue.edu.
The anticipated salary range is $55,000 – $57,000 for the academic year.

Candidates must have the ability to work in the US without immigration sponsorship from Purdue University.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.