Assistant/Associate Professor of Global Production and Trade Governance

Posting Details

Position Details

Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Global Production and Trade
Governance

Appointment Status

Tenure Track

Department

IU Bloomington International Studies

Location

Bloomington

Position Summary

The Department of International Studies at Indiana University’s
Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies invites
applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor, tenure-track
faculty position in Global Production and Trade Governance
beginning August 1, 2027.

We seek a scholar whose research and teaching examine the
governance, law, and political economy of global production
systems. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, global
value chains, international trade and investment politics, the
regulation of transnational production networks, foreign direct
investment, and the implications of global economic governance for
development and inequality.

The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s
growing strengths in international political economy and global
governance while supporting existing undergraduate and graduate
programs, including the International Financial Governance, Trade,
and Development degree and the finance and trade concentration
within the Master of International Affairs ( MIA ) program. The
position reflects rising student and institutional interest in
issues surrounding globalization, economic interdependence,
financial governance, and the evolving rules and institutions that
shape international economic relations.

We welcome applications from candidates employing diverse
disciplinary and methodological approaches. Candidates should
demonstrate a strong research agenda, evidence of or potential for
excellence in teaching, and a commitment to interdisciplinary
engagement within an international studies environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining an active research program,
teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in areas related to
global production and trade governance, mentoring students, and
contributing to departmental and university service.

Applicants seeking appointment at associate rank with tenure will
be required to undergo a review of appropriateness for hire with
tenure at Indiana University as a part of the recruitment process.
Applicants seeking appointment at assistant rank must have a
doctoral degree in hand by August 1, 2027.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae,
research statement, teaching statement, a sample course syllabus,
writing sample, and contact information for three references.

Review of applications will begin following a priority deadline of
September 11, 2026, with all applications received by that date
being guaranteed full consideration. Review of applications will
continue until the position is filled.

Interested candidates should review the application requirements
and submit their materials via the PeopleAdmin applicant portal at:
https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/33720

Basic Qualifications

Ph.D. in International Studies, Political Science, Political
Economy, Economics, Law, Geography, Sociology, or a related field
by the time of appointment; Record of scholarly achievement
commensurate with appointed rank; evidence of teaching excellence
or strong potential for effective teaching

Department Contact for Questions

Inquiries regarding the position, the Department of International
Studies, and the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International
Studies may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr.
Sarah Bauerle Danzman at sbauerle@iu.edu . Questions
regarding technical aspects of the application process may be
directed to Mr. Zac Muller, Hamilton Lugar School Assistant
Director of Faculty Relations, at zmuller@iu.edu .

Additional Qualifications

For applicants seeking appointment with tenure:

Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized,
candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or
previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will
also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University
Bloomington with all current and former employers along these
lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the
context of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will
be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case
basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University
Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct
very seriously.

Salary and Rank

Special Instructions

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and
provider of ADA services, and prohibits discrimination in
hiring.
See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here
which includes contact information

For Best Consideration Date

09/11/2026

Expected Start Date

08/01/2027

Posting Number

IU-101601-2026