Assistant Professor of Political Science

at George Washington University
Published June 27, 2026
Location Washington, District of Columbia
Category Faculty / Political Science  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Job Summary

George Washington University is recruiting for a Assistant Professor of Political Science in Washington, District of Columbia. This higher education position supports the institution through work in Faculty / Political Science. The description below summarizes available employer posting details and is formatted for WPJobBoard import use.

Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Core Role: Support the functions of Faculty / Political Science within a college or university environment.
  • Student/Campus Support: Serve students, faculty, staff, applicants, researchers, alumni, community members, or campus partners depending on the position.
  • Operations: Maintain accurate records, coordinate communications, manage workflows, and follow institutional procedures.
  • Collaboration: Work with departments, supervisors, and campus partners to improve service delivery and outcomes.
  • Compliance: Support applicable university policies, regulatory expectations, data standards, safety practices, or professional guidelines.

Experience

  • American politics scholarship, teaching, research, advising, and academic service experience preferred.
  • Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and customer service skills are helpful for this role.
  • Experience in higher education or a related professional setting is preferred when applicable.

Salary

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Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Application

Apply directly through the employer posting: https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/search?query_position_type_id=4

Source Note

GW faculty search results list an Assistant Professor of Political Science position pending budget approval.