International Relations, Senior Rank Faculty Position in Political Science

Stanford University



position description

TheDepartment of Political Scienceat Stanford University seeks applicants for a senior appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The preferred area of specialty is International Relations. Applicants must have demonstrated the ability to maintain a world-class research program and a commitment to effective teaching and mentoring. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in a related field and will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The term of appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2026.

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The Department of Political Science, School of Humanities & Sciences, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

The salary range for this position is for academic year 2025-26:

Associate Professor: $180,250 – $226,600

Professor: $257,500 – $360,500

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Application instructions

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