Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics 2026-2027

Description

IE University’s School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs (SPEGA) seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Comparative Politics at the rank of Assistant Professor starting September 1, 2026. 

Successful candidates will join the Political Science and International Relations group within SPEGA, which consists of 16 tenured and tenure-track scholars studying comparative politics, international relations, and political economy. Recent publications from this group appear in APSR, AJPS, JOP, BJPS, and many other top generalist and field outlets. 

The IE SPEGA is part of IE University, located in Madrid and Segovia, Spain. We are a fast-growing department of professors committed to world-class academic research and teaching in the social sciences, public policy, and international affairs.

  

We offer a competitive remuneration package, attractive teaching commitments, and an enriching and cosmopolitan work environment in the heart of Madrid. Our working language is English, and both our faculty and student body are highly diverse and international.

 

IE University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from individuals who will expand the diversity of our faculty.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a PhD from a recognized department of political science, international relations, public policy, or related field, or demonstrate clear evidence that their PhD will be complete by July, 2026.

Application Instructions

Applications should include a cover letter and vita, a job market paper, and three confidential letters of recommendation.

 

Candidates may apply via Interfolio by October 6, 2025 using the following link https://apply.interfolio.com/173149

Contact  Sara Flores if you have questions regarding the application process.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

IE University is strongly committed to non-discriminatory hiring practices, and encourages applications from individuals who will further expand the diversity of our faculty.