Assistant Professor, Comparative Security Studies
Assistant Professor, Comparative Security Studies
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Job Description
The Opportunity
The School of Politics Security and International Affairs (SPSIA) in the College of Sciences (COS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a nine-month tenure-earning assistant professor in comparative security studies anticipated to begin August 2026.
The ideal candidate will have a well-developed research agenda that focuses on areas such as contentious political behavior political violence regime instability democratic backsliding authoritarian regimes human security civil wars civil-military relations or other security studies subfields. The ideal candidate will have an ability to teach courses in security studies at the undergraduate and graduate levels and will be expected to contribute to the Security Studies Ph.D. program. The instructional duties and service assignments are in accordance with the departments equitable workload policy.
The School of Politics Security and International Affairs (SPSIA) offers a Ph.D. in Security Studies a Masters in Political Science and Bachelors degrees in Political Science and in International & Global Studies. It is ranked as the #1 Best Online Political Science Bachelors Programs by Best Colleges. SPSIAs faculty and centers cultivate cutting-edge research and provide expertise that address societys biggest challenges.
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UCF located in Orlando Florida is classified as a Very High Research Activity university by the Carnegie Foundation. With a diverse student body of more than 70000 students UCF is one of the largest universities in the country. The university offers more than 240 degree programs. UCF is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. For more information visit .
Minimum qualifications:
A doctorate in Political Science Security Studies or International Affairs (or a closely related field) from an accredited institution at the time of appointment is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Have a demonstrated record of high-quality publications in security studies
Have a promising research agenda that reflects theoretical creativity and empirical sophistication
Have a record of or potential for external research funding as appropriate for the discipline
Can teach courses related to comparative security at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Can teach qualitative and/or quantitative research methods at the graduate and undergraduate levels
Can contribute to the Security Studies PhD program through doctoral student supervision
Additional Application Materials Required:
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website addition to the online application interested candidates should upload the following materials: (1) a current curriculum vitae (2) a letter detailing your interest in the position; (3) a teaching statement (one to two pages); and (4) the names phone numbers and email addresses for three professional references (please do not submit reference letters).
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and as applicable U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.
Questions regarding the position should be directed to Mehmet Gurses Search Committee Chair at
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
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Job Close Date:
All application materials must be submitted before the October 17 2025 deadline.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:
Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
Retirement savings options.
Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
Education assistance.
Flexible work environment.
And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35 prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S. or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education employment or training in China Cuba Iran Russia North Korea Syria or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions including but not limited to faculty graduate positions individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds post-doctoral positions undergraduate positions visiting assistant professors and visiting research associates.
Department
College of Sciences (COS) - Political ScienceWork Schedule
VariesType of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
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Employment Type
Full-Time
