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Posting Number
F2504P
Working Title
Assistant Professor
Department
SPIA-International Affairs
About The University Of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
Posting Type
External
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2026
Job Posting Date
10/08/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants
To complete the application, candidates will need to submit a cover letter indicating interest and qualifications, a current curriculum vita, teaching evaluations demonstrating excellence in instruction, original transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.
Questions or hard copies of letters of recommendation can be sent to Bill Zachmann, Department of International Affairs, University of Georgia, Candler Hall 219, Athens, GA 30602 (zachmann@uga.edu).
Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. degree in political science, international affairs, or related discipline by August 1, 2026.
All applications received by November 14, 2025 will receive full consideration. Screening will continue until the position is filled.
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Classification Title
Assistant Professor
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Contract Type
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. degree in political science, international affairs, or related discipline by August 1, 2026.
Position Summary
The Department of International Affairs at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for (2) tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in National Security and Artificial Intelligence. The incumbents will also have faculty affiliations in the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security and the UGA Institute for Artificial Intelligence. Candidates with relevant training and experience may also affiliate with the Department of Public Administration and Policy.
The successful candidates will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching both in-person and potentially online, mentor and advise students, direct graduate-level projects/theses, conduct professional and collegiate service activities both within UGA and the community at large, and collaborate across departments and research centers. Candidates will be expected to develop a robust research agenda and secure external funding.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in political science, international affairs, or related discipline with AI or data science as a major research method in their scholarship. This position will be hired at the rank of untenured assistant professor. Requirements for each rank and tenure are outlined in the University of Georgia’s Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, And/or Certification
We seek candidates whose research explores the role of AI in addressing national security threats in conventional and/or non-conventional domains such as cyber and kinetic attack prediction, misinformation detection, prediction of military movements, analysis of influence operations, modeling of natural disasters and impacts on national and regional security, and scenario-building involving chemical, nuclear, or biological threats, pandemics, or engineered pathogens. Sought-after methodological training may include, but is not limited to, natural language processing, large language models, cognitive computing, machine learning, computer vision, neural networks, predictive analytics, or deep learning.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Ideal candidates will demonstrate a robust research program that will lead to high-quality, peer-reviewed publications and will be attractive to external sponsors of research. The candidate should show evidence of excellence in instruction.
Is this a Position of Trust?:
No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
No
Does this position require a P-Card? :
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :
No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
No
Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications)
No
Credit And P-Card Policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
F2504P
Working Title
Assistant Professor
Department
SPIA-International Affairs
About The University Of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
Posting Type
External
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2026
Job Posting Date
10/08/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants
To complete the application, candidates will need to submit a cover letter indicating interest and qualifications, a current curriculum vita, teaching evaluations demonstrating excellence in instruction, original transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.
Questions or hard copies of letters of recommendation can be sent to Bill Zachmann, Department of International Affairs, University of Georgia, Candler Hall 219, Athens, GA 30602 (zachmann@uga.edu).
Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. degree in political science, international affairs, or related discipline by August 1, 2026.
All applications received by November 14, 2025 will receive full consideration. Screening will continue until the position is filled.
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Classification Title
Assistant Professor
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Contract Type
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. degree in political science, international affairs, or related discipline by August 1, 2026.
Position Summary
The Department of International Affairs at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for (2) tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in National Security and Artificial Intelligence. The incumbents will also have faculty affiliations in the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security and the UGA Institute for Artificial Intelligence. Candidates with relevant training and experience may also affiliate with the Department of Public Administration and Policy.
The successful candidates will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching both in-person and potentially online, mentor and advise students, direct graduate-level projects/theses, conduct professional and collegiate service activities both within UGA and the community at large, and collaborate across departments and research centers. Candidates will be expected to develop a robust research agenda and secure external funding.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in political science, international affairs, or related discipline with AI or data science as a major research method in their scholarship. This position will be hired at the rank of untenured assistant professor. Requirements for each rank and tenure are outlined in the University of Georgia’s Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, And/or Certification
We seek candidates whose research explores the role of AI in addressing national security threats in conventional and/or non-conventional domains such as cyber and kinetic attack prediction, misinformation detection, prediction of military movements, analysis of influence operations, modeling of natural disasters and impacts on national and regional security, and scenario-building involving chemical, nuclear, or biological threats, pandemics, or engineered pathogens. Sought-after methodological training may include, but is not limited to, natural language processing, large language models, cognitive computing, machine learning, computer vision, neural networks, predictive analytics, or deep learning.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Ideal candidates will demonstrate a robust research program that will lead to high-quality, peer-reviewed publications and will be attractive to external sponsors of research. The candidate should show evidence of excellence in instruction.
Is this a Position of Trust?:
No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
No
Does this position require a P-Card? :
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :
No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
No
Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications)
No
Credit And P-Card Policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.