particular strengths in studies of African cases.
Candidates should have a strong research agenda and demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship and teaching. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in International Relations, Political Science, Government, or a closely related field in the social sciences, or expect to complete the degree by August 2027. An appointment at the Associate Professor level will be with tenure; an appointment at the Assistant Professor level will be tenure-track.
UM6P faculty may teach their courses in French or English. The successful candidate will likely be asked to teach international relations courses outside their immediate area of specialization. The standard teaching load is two courses per semester.
The Social Sciences, Economics, and Humanities cluster at UM6P is only ten years old but has already assembled a distinguished international faculty and a vibrant community of undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students across five disciplines. Its campus in Rabat, Morocco’s capital, features striking architecture and brings together a public policy school, a think tank, and a major research incubator. In the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, UM6P ranks among the world’s top 400 universities.
UM6P offers salaries and benefits that are competitive with those at many North American and European universities, as well as an annual performance bonus and substantial support for research.
Applicants should submit:
- A detailed curriculum vitae, including a complete list of publications;
- Two recent writing samples; and
- For applicants at the Assistant Professor level, three letters of recommendation, to be submitted directly to pol.recruitment@um6p.ma.
For the full job posting and to apply online, please click Apply button above.
The application deadline is December 15, 2026.
UM6P does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, gender, age, disability, or national or ethnic origin.
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