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UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS - HOUSTON

Visiting Assistant Professor - International Studies

The University of St. Thomas (www.stthom.edu), a private Catholic university located in Houston, Texas, the nation's fourth largest city, committed to the liberal arts and the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, invites applications from outstanding candidates for a full-time position of Assistant Professor of International Studies housed in the Department of International Studies & Modern Languages.

The Department of International Studies & Modern Languages at the University of St. Thomas is a multidisciplinary program providing quality education to the next generation of global leaders. The Department consists of eight full-time faculty members. It offers six major programs, including International Studies, International Development, Global Cybersecurity, Diplomacy, East Asia Studies, and Spanish, as well as its own graduate program, the Master's in Diplomacy & Strategic Affairs.

We seek candidates with teaching and research interests in international development, international political economy, and Latin American studies. Preferences will be given to candidates specializing in quantitative methods.

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in International Studies, International Affairs, Political Science, or a related discipline and have prior teaching experience in related courses. Active contacts and experience in Latin America are highly preferred.

Interested candidates must provide the following: 1) a cover letter describing your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service, detailing any connections to the mission of the University of St. Thomas; 2) a complete Curriculum Vitae; 3) a statement demonstrating willingness to support the tenets of Catholic higher education as articulated in Ex Corde Ecclesiae; 4) a statement on your teaching philosophy; 5) teaching evaluations (if available); 6) three letters of reference.

The salary for this one-year Visiting Assistant Professor appointment is $60,000. Renewal beyond the initial term is subject to both budgetary conditions and the candidate's performance.

To ensure a harmonious and fruitful relationship between new faculty and the university, applicants are encouraged to consider carefully the university's understanding of its Catholic mission as described here: [scroll down to "Faculty Employment" – Learn More]

The start date for the position is Fall 2026. Candidate must have a degree in hand by the start date. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be addressed to Yao-Yuan Yeh, Chair of the International Studies & Modern Languages Department, ...@stthom.edu.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer