Assistant Professor in International History and Politics
Tenure-track faculty position for scholars specializing in geopolitics, foreign policy, and international security with a focus on modern or contemporary periods.
Best for:Best for established scholars in international history or area studies with a focus on geopolitics, foreign policy, or international security, seeking a tenure-track position in a transdisciplinary academic environment.
Overview
The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in International History and Politics. This role involves teaching postgraduate seminars, supervising master’s and doctoral theses, and contributing to interdisciplinary research. The successful candidate will have a strong research background in geopolitics, foreign policy, or international security, with a preference for scholars whose work intersects with the Cold War, the United States, or China. The position emphasizes a transdisciplinary approach and an openness to collaborative work across departments. Teaching will be conducted in English or French, with an expectation to develop passive French proficiency within two years.
What you'll do
- Teaching four postgraduate seminars annually, including two in International History and Politics and two in the interdisciplinary MINT programme.
- Supervising master’s theses and doctoral dissertations across multiple departments.
- Developing and delivering research-oriented courses that foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Engaging in research that contributes to the broader field of international history and politics.
- Participating in thesis and dissertation advising with colleagues from other departments.
- Promoting a transdisciplinary culture and encouraging discussions across disciplinary boundaries.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in History, Area Studies, or a related field with a strong historical focus
Language: English; French proficiency not required initially but expected to develop passive knowledge within two years
Instruction: English or French
Publications: Strong publication record showing clear promise of significant scholarly contributions
- Proven research and teaching experience in International History and Politics
- Strong publication record demonstrating significant contributions to the field
- Ability to teach in English or French (French proficiency not required but expected to develop passively within two years)
- Experience supervising postgraduate students and conducting interdisciplinary research
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
- No age or prior experience caps mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-05 (Europe/Zurich)
Applicants must submit a motivation letter, CV, and list of publications through the official application portal. Longlisted candidates will be required to provide three letters of recommendation and additional documents on short notice.
- Motivation letter
- CV
- List of publications
- Three letters of recommendation (for longlisted candidates)
Contact
Cyrus Schayegh· Head of International History and Politics
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