Assistant / Associate Professor of Political Science

About the role

The Faculty of Governance, Economics and Social Sciences (FGSES) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Rabat is recruiting an Assistant or Associate Professor of Political Science starting in Autumn 2027. The position is open to scholars specializing in Comparative Politics or Political Theory, with respect to substantive and regional specialization. The standard teaching load is two courses per semester.

Required profile

• A PhD in Political Science, Government or a closely related social science field, or expected completion by August 2027.
• A strong research agenda and demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship and teaching.
• Candidates may teach courses in French or English.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits comparable with many North American and European universities.
• An annual performance bonus.
• Substantial support for research.
• Tenure for Associate Professor appointments; tenure-track for Assistant Professor appointments.

Applicants submit a detailed CV with a complete list of publications and two recent writing samples. Assistant Professor candidates also provide three letters of recommendation sent directly to the university's recruitment office. Applications close on 15 December 2026.