Assistant Professor, International and / or Human Development, Pardee School of Global Studies

Assistant Professor, International and / or Human Development, Pardee School of Global Studies

Job Description

Assistant Professor, International and / or Human Development, Pardee School of Global Studies

Category

Charles River Campus >

Faculty

Job Location

Boston, Massachusetts

Tracking Code

25599936611113

Posted Date

11 / 13 / 2025

Minimum Salary

$96,000.00

Maximum Salary

$118,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time / Regular

The Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in International and / or Human Development, beginning July 1, 2026. We are especially interested in scholars whose work focuses not only on traditional economic development themes, but also addresses outcomes in health, education, and freedom at the individual and group levels, and pays particular attention to issues of inequality. We welcome applications from scholars in any relevant discipline, including economics, geography, political science, development studies, and international relations. We are open to all methodological approaches, however, the ability to teach quantitative methods is a plus. Candidates who have demonstrated policy experience in addition to scholarly qualifications are especially encouraged to apply.

Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas.

We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society's most pressing challenges.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Retaliation is also prohibited. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Under Massachusetts law, we may not require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Boston University, consistent with the AAU's Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment, conducts background checks for final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. As part of this process, we ask current and past employers of the last seven years whether there has been a substantiated finding of sexual misconduct under their policies. To move forward, final candidates must complete and sign an "Authorization to Release Information" form after receiving an offer to enable this background check.

Required Skills

The successful candidate will teach at least one required course on development, as well as course / s in methods, and their area / s of functional expertise, and will also advise and mentor our undergraduate and graduate Masters degree students. Prior teaching experience and a record of publication and research will be considered a significant plus. The Pardee School of Global Studies is committed to multidisciplinary, empirically-grounded, and policy-relevant research and teaching and to nurturing the next generation of international relations practitioners, and it is expected that candidates will share this commitment.

TO APPLY :

Please submit 1) a letter of application describing your teaching and research interests and professional experience, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) three letters of recommendation electronically at https : / / academicjobsonline.org / ajo / jobs / 31150 . Questions about the position or school may be directed to Ms. Elaine Bidianos at elaineb@bu.edu .

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning December 15, 2025, but applications will be accepted until the job is filled. The expected starting date for employment is July 1, 2026.

Job Location : Boston, MA

Position Type : Full-Time / Regular

Salary Grade : $96,000.00-$118,000.00

To apply, visit https : / / jobs.silkroad.com / BU / Faculty / jobs / 316093

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