Assistant or Associate Professor of Political Science

Overview

The Faculty of Governance, Economics and Social Sciences at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is seeking a scholar for a position as an Assistant or Associate Professor of Political Science. The appointment begins in Autumn 2027 and focuses on the subfields of Comparative Politics or Political Theory, with no restrictions regarding substantive or regional specializations within those areas. The university's Social Sciences, Economics, and Humanities cluster is located on a campus in Rabat, Morocco. Faculty members may deliver instruction in either French or English.

Requirements

Applicants are required to hold a PhD in Political Science, Government, or a closely related social science field, or they must anticipate completing their degree by August 2027. Candidates need to present a robust research agenda along with a proven capacity for excellence in both teaching and scholarship. The standard instructional workload involves teaching two courses per semester, which may include political science topics outside the candidate's immediate area of specialization.

How to apply

Interested candidates must submit a detailed curriculum vitae containing a complete publication list, alongside two recent writing samples. Additionally, applicants applying at the Assistant Professor level are required to provide three letters of recommendation sent directly to the designated recruitment email address. The final closing date for submissions is December 15, 2026.