Job Description

General Description:

 The David L. Boren College of International Studies at the University of Oklahoma seeks applicants for a full-time Farzaneh Family Professor of Iranian Studies, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track or tenured), with a start date of August 15, 2025. The College encourages applications from all interested and qualified parties. Our mission statement and other information can be found at www.ou.edu/cis.  

 We seek a scholar of Iranian Studies working in the Political Science subfields of International Relations and/or Comparative Politics. While the position is open with respect to substantive specialization within these subfields, we have particular interest in candidates with research interests in comparative and/or international political economy, political/economic development, international trade, natural resource economies, or economic inequality.

 The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and MA-level courses in Iranian Studies, as well as courses within their areas of specialization, particularly as they relate to Iran and the broader Persian Gulf region. The College has particular teaching needs in the subjects of the politics and economics of Iran, US-Iran relations, as well as international political economy, political economy of development, and international trade.     

 The successful candidate will also be expected to develop and maintain a consistent research agenda leading to high-quality academic publications and will have an opportunity to take an engaged role in the Farzaneh Family Center for Iranian and Persian Gulf Studies (https://www.ou.edu/cis/research/farzaneh-family-center).   

 The College offers nine undergraduate degrees to approximately 300 majors and minors, an on-campus MA in International Studies with 25 students, and an online MA in Global Affairs with over 150 students. The College hosts a variety of research centers and has 23 full-time faculty with combined strengths in international security, development, and area studies (https://www.ou.edu/cis).

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

 Required:

• Ph.D. in Political Science or International Relations in hand or expected by time of appointment.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality research in their areas of expertise related to Iranian / Persian Gulf Studies.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach courses in Iranian Studies, International Relations and/or Comparative Politics.

 Preferences (Not Required):

• One or more publications in relevant peer-reviewed outlets and additional ongoing research.
• Research expertise in comparative and/or international political economy, political/economic development, international trade, natural resource economies, or economic inequality.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to generate external research funding.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to participate in the programming activities of the Farzaneh Center.
• Working proficiency in Persian.
• Excellence in teaching and in supporting student success.

Application Instructions:

 Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, current C.V., writing sample, and list of three potential academic references to http://apply.interfolio.com/156855. The cover letter may address examples of the candidate’s approach to teaching, inclusive excellence, research, service, and student mentorship. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. The search will remain open until filled.

 Contact Person and Application Review Date:

 The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 18, 2024.

 Inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair:

Dr. Eric Heinze, Professor of International Relations

University of Oklahoma

[email protected]