Professor - International Relations and Diplomacy - Schiller International University - Tampa, Florida, United States

Your mission

Schiller International University is seeking a Full-Time Faculty member in International Relations and Diplomacy for our Tampa Campus . The successful candidate will bring academic expertise, global perspective, and a passion for preparing students to become effective international leaders and diplomats. This position plays a key role in delivering excellence in teaching, mentoring, and scholarly engagement aligned with Schiller’s mission of global education.

Tasks and Responsabilities

The faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas such as:

• International Relations and Global Governance


• Diplomacy and Foreign Policy


• Comparative Political Systems


• International Organizations


• Global Security Studies


• European Union Studies


• International Law and Human Rights


• Sustainable Development and Global Affairs

• Teach and develop engaging courses in International Relations and Diplomacy.


• Foster critical thinking, analytical skills, and cross-cultural understanding among students.


• Participate in curriculum development and continuous program improvement.


• Advise and mentor students regarding academic and career goals.


• Participate actively in campus and university committees, academic meetings, and special events.


• Conduct research or professional activity relevant to the field.


• Support accreditation, assessment, and institutional effectiveness initiatives.


• Collaborate with faculty across Schiller’s international campuses (Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg) to enhance academic quality and global learning experiences.


• Maintain accurate and timely student records, grades, and course documentation.

Your Profile

Education and Experience

• 
  Ph.D. in International Relations, Political Science, Global Studies, or related field (required for graduate courses).


• Minimum 3–5 years of university-level teaching experience preferred.


• Professional or diplomatic experience in international affairs, NGOs, or governmental organizations is highly desirable.
  


• Experience in hybrid, online, and HyFlex learning environments preferred.


• Familiarity with Blackboard or other Learning Management Systems (LMS) desirable.

• Proficiency in English (native or equivalent).


• Strong communication, writing, and intercultural skills.


• Ability to inspire and engage international and diverse student populations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).


• Experience with Blackboard (Collaborate Ultra) or equivalent LMS preferred.

About us

Schiller International University is a global institution with campuses in Madrid, Tampa, Heidelberg, and Paris, offering a U.S.-accredited curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in an interconnected world. Through a combination of experiential learning, challenge-based education, and international mobility, we equip our students with the skills and mindset to become responsible global leaders.

At Schiller, we are committed not only to academic excellence, but also to creating an inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 5 (Gender Equality) , we strive to ensure fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment and career development practices across all our campuses.

We actively encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups, especially in disciplines where gender imbalance persists, and we are committed to supporting all members of our community in their professional growth and leadership development.

Our approach is supported by a commitment to continuous improvement through data-driven analysis, ensuring that our practices evolve in line with international standards and reflect our values as a global institution.