Full-time Faculty Position in Political Science and International Relations

SLU-Madrid sits at the intersection of American liberal arts education and European intellectual life. If you are looking to build a career in a truly international environment –teaching motivated students from across the world, developing your research agenda, and contributing to university life – this is an opportunity to join a highly international academic community in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.

About Us

The Madrid campus of Saint Louis University is a Catholic, Jesuit, U.S.-accredited institution embedded in one of Europe's most dynamic capitals. Our Department of Political Science and International Relations brings together an internationally diverse faculty whose work spans conflict, governance, security, and global affairs – a department that has grown steadily over the years and remains intellectually ambitious, internationally connected, and committed to quality teaching.

Our students come from the United States and from across the world, creating a classroom experience that is as international as the discipline itself. Classes are structured for active engagement and discussion.

The Position

We are inviting applications for a full-time faculty position beginning in January 2027. The role carries a teaching load of six courses (18 credits) per academic year, including opportunities to teach at the graduate level, and comes with a twelve-month renewable contract governed by Spanish labor law.

We are particularly interested in candidates whose expertise combines International Law with a geographical specialization in Africa, the Balkans, or Southeast Asia.

Teaching responsibilities may include courses such as International Law, International Organizations, Research Methods, Regional Politics, and Contemporary Crises, depending on departmental needs.

Candidate Profile

• A completed Ph.D. in Political Science, International Relations, or a closely related field.
• A record of effective teaching – evidence that you know how to reach students and challenge them.
• An active research agenda, with publications or work in progress that demonstrates scholarly ambition.
• Experience working with diverse, international student populations.
• A real willingness to contribute to departmental life, including committees, program development, and professional service.
• Full fluency in English; familiarity with the U.S. educational system is an advantage.

Beyond credentials, we are looking for someone who is collaborative, student-centered, and engaged – a colleague who enjoys teaching, mentoring students, and contributing to the broader mission of the department and the university.

Why Madrid, Why SLU

• A city that combines rich cultural and intellectual life with an exceptional quality of living, excellent connectivity, and a vibrant international community.
• A university embedded in global academic networks.
• A student body that is intellectually engaged, culturally mixed, and that makes teaching both rewarding and intellectually engaging.
• The support of a Jesuit university with more than 200 years of history, committed to intellectual excellence, ethical leadership, and service.
• Easy access to destinations across Europe, North Africa, and beyond.

To Apply       

Send a letter of interest outlining your qualifications, experience, and reasons for applying, an updated CV, and contact information for two references to [email protected].

Application deadline: July 19, 2026

Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE) and actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.