Faculty Position in International Relations and/or International Law

;, Italy

Updated: about 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime

John Cabot University (JCU) invites applications for a full-time visiting faculty position in International Relations and/or International Law. The appointment is for one year, beginning August 2024, and with possibility of renewal. 

We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in International Relations or International Law, demonstrated excellence in teaching and research, and commitment to academic service. The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to applicants with an interdisciplinary expertise in the two above-mentioned areas. Special consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in Cybersecurity, Environmental Politics, Transatlantic Relations and US Politics, Food Security and International Development. 

The ideal candidate should have familiarity and experience with the American liberal arts educational tradition, and be prepared to teach introductory courses (e.g., World Politics, International Organizations, International Law) as well as courses in their area of expertise. The teaching load is three courses per semester. Candidates are expected to be fluent in English, which is the language of instruction, and to have permission to work in the EU.

Applicants should send

  • A cover letter addressing their interest and fit for teaching at an American liberal arts college in Rome;
  • An updated curriculum vitae;
  • A statement of teaching philosophy;
  • Evidence of teaching excellence, and
  • The names of three potential references.

    • Materials should be sent as a single pdf file to [email protected] . 

    Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. 

    John Cabot University is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The University prohibits and has a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or parental status, or disability in any of its policies, programs, and services.


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