Assistant Professor in Political Science

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Professor in Political Science

Location: Summerville Campus

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 290581

• Teach courses in the Intelligence, Defense, and Cybersecurity Policy PhD program.
• Teach courses in the Master of Arts in Intelligence and Security Studies (MAISS).
• Implement an active research agenda in Cyber, Intelligence, and Security Studies.
• Participate in shared governance of the department, college, and university as assigned.

• PhD in Intelligence Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies, or a related field (completed and conferred by start of hire, August 1, 2026).
• Assistant Professor — Terminal degree (or nearing its completion), or its equivalent in training, ability, and/or experience.
• Additional faculty employment qualifications for USG institutions include:
  • Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements for institutional accreditation;
  • Evidence of ability as a teacher;
  • Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
  • Successful experience (waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and
  • Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

• Established record or demonstrated potential for high-quality, original scholarship appropriate to the discipline with shown promise of continuation.
• Ability to teach graduate-level coursework in the Department's PhD program, especially related to intelligence and cyber-intelligence/policy.
• Research/teaching/experience with intelligence studies; strategic studies; cyber policy, ethics, norms, and AI.
• Experience with research methods, data analytics, and/or machine-learning.
• Experience teaching in person and online.
• Grant writing experience or potential/willingness for grant writing.

This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract. The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0. Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements and are subject to the availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more. Full-time employees employed for more than 6 months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Rank and salary are determined at hire based on experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc., while also considering internal equity and market data. Advancement through the faculty ranks occurs through the annual Promotion and Tenure process (typically five-year increments).

The Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences forms the heart of Augusta University’s liberal arts mission. We foster critical thinking, written and verbal expression, active citizenship, and prepare graduates for diverse careers. The Department of Social Sciences serves over 500 students across multiple programs, including PhD in Intelligence, Defense, and Cybersecurity Policy and MA-Intelligence and Security Studies.

The department is located on Summerville campus and is part of a larger regional and global context described in this posting.

Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, with four campuses and locations across the state. Our mission and values are available at the university site, and USG core values include Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on policies and code of conduct are available on the USG website.

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a background check prior to starting. Additional checks may apply based on duties (credit check for Positions of Trust or departmental Purchase…