Open Rank Professor of Political Science - International Relations
Position Summary
The Department of Political Science at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Open Rank Professor position in International Relations, beginning August 1, 2027. We seek a scholar focused on the relationship between emerging computational technologies and conflict processes/security studies. A particular priority would be strong methodological training, including quantitative, computational, formal, experimental, text-as-data, simulation-based, or mixed-method research. This hire would support the Department of Political Science's undergraduate and graduate teaching in international relations and political methodology.
Basic Qualifications
- Active research agendas with the promise for publication in high-quality venues
- Strong teaching credentials
- Completed Ph.D. degree in Political Science by August 1, 2027
Responsibilities
- Maintain an ongoing research program
- Teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Participate actively in departmental activities
Application Instructions
All candidates should submit: (1) a cover letter describing research completed and planned; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a research statement; (4) two writing samples; (5) a teaching portfolio with a teaching statement and (if available) teaching evaluations; (6) an official transcript; and (7) three letters of recommendation. All application materials should be submitted online to the attention of Professor Aurelian Craiutu, Department Chair, Department of Political Science at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34176
Contact Information
Questions regarding the position or application process should be directed to Amanda Campbell, Department Manager, email: accamp@iu.edu, Department of Political Science, 210 Woodburn Hall, 1100 E. Seventh Street, Indiana University-Bloomington, Bloomington, Indiana, 47405-7110. Tel: 812-855-6308.
Review Timeline
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.