Assistant Professor of Security Studies

Requisition #202600108F – Full-time, tenure-track position. Open until filled.

About the Role

The Department seeks scholars with expertise in any subfield or area of specialization within homeland security studies. The position is on-site, with most or all instruction delivered online.

Responsibilities

• Achieve excellence in university-level teaching, scholarship, and university service.
• Demonstrate the potential to meet the traditional rigor of tenure-track academic work.

Qualifications

• Completed PhD (other doctoral degrees will not be accepted) in a field that prepares the candidate for university-level teaching and scholarship in the Homeland Security Enterprise, including but not limited to homeland security studies, political science, or public policy.

Application Materials

To ensure full consideration, submit:

• Letter of interest
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of research and goals
• Unofficial transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation (addressed to Nathan Jones, Chair, Search Committee)

Review of materials begins September 15, 2026, and continues until the search is completed.