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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 5d

Affected by the Government Shutdown*? Join SPA for a day of free classes covering career development strategies, current events, AI, & networking opportunities.
🗓️ Friday, 10/10 🕑 9:30 AM - 3 PM 📍Kerwin Hall
👉 Reserve your spot: american-spa.swoogo.com/classeswithoutquizzes

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APSA Religion and Politics Section @apsareligion.bsky.social · 7d

Call for Proposals! APSA R&P is accepting proposals for small grant awards of up to $2,500 for research on R&P. Proposals may address any topic of theoretical, empirical, and practical significance for the study of religion and politics. Apply here: bit.ly/4gRt4py

Call for Proposals: Small Grants for Research in Religion and Politics

Call for Proposals: Small Grants for Research in Religion and Politics Due November 10, 2025 The Religion and Politics section of the American Political Science Association is requesting proposals ...

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Mohamed Dhia Hammami @meddhiah.bsky.social · 25d

Can’t wait for our panel with @lisablaydes.bsky.social, @sharangrewal.bsky.social, @shalaby12.bsky.social, @aasiegel.bsky.social, Neil Ketchley, and me. We’ll discuss data scarcity in MENA and how to overcome it.

📅 Today, 2:00–3:30pm PDT
📍 VCC, West Level 1, Room 113 (or Zoom)
tinyurl.com/ymnyafts

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J. R. McAllister @j-r-mcallister.bsky.social · 28d

Are you looking for a tenure-track assistant professor job in international studies? If so, please apply to Kenyon College (see details below)! I am on the search committee and happy to answer any questions.

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Cory McCartan @corymccartan.com · Sep 8

PSU poli sci is hiring in APB and non-democratic politics (CP/IR)! Apply!

psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Ac...

psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Ac...

Assistant Professor, Political Science

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, a...

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · Sep 6

The We Are All DC march to protest against Trump admin’s takeover of DC is currently heading toward the White House:

Via @benjalvarez1.bsky.social

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · Sep 3

Just a reminder that we're advertising for three faculty positions in the University of South Carolina's Department of Political Science this year. They're a department cluster hire on Problems of Democracy. All three have deadlines of September 15th. The first is an open-rank position in IR:
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Open Rank Professor

uscjobs.sc.edu

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Larry Evans @govwatch.bsky.social · Sep 3

William & Mary is conducting a search for a tenure track assistant professor in comparative politics, with a focus on Europe. Deadline for applications is early October, although there's some flexibility. Reposts appreciated. williammary.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WM/det... .

Assistant Professor of Government (The Politics of Europe)

Job Requisition: JR100780 Assistant Professor of Government (The Politics of Europe) (Open) Job Posting Title: Assistant Professor of Government (The Politics of Europe) Job Family: Faculty - Tenure T...

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Dr. Kelebogile Zvobgo (she/her) @kellyzvobgo.bsky.social · Sep 3

William & Mary’s government department is hiring in comparative politics (Europe focus). I’m on the search committee and attending APSA next week. Feel free to reach out to set up an informational meeting.

Apply here: williammary.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WM/job...

Assistant Professor of Government (The Politics of Europe)

Job Requisition: JR100780 Assistant Professor of Government (The Politics of Europe) (Open) Job Posting Title: Assistant Professor of Government (The Politics of Europe) Job Family: Faculty - Tenure T...

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Chris Purdy @itsapurdy.bsky.social · Aug 31

The National Guard was built for disasters and emergencies. Now it’s being turned into a domestic police force. I wrote about it in The Atlantic:

www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

What We Lose by Distorting the Mission of the National Guard

A compact that has defined the National Guard’s legitimacy for generations is being shattered.

www.theatlantic.com

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · Aug 28

This interview, which is also available to listen to as a podcast, provides a useful overview of some of the dangerous trends we’ve been seeing in recent months regarding federalization and militarization of state and local police functions.

Opinion | Trump Is Building His Own Paramilitary Force

www.nytimes.com

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Erica De Bruin @edebruin.bsky.social · Aug 27

We are hiring in American Politics at Hamilton College this year! We're seeking a scholar of political institutions, broadly understood. Hamilton's been a wonderful place to work, & I'm happy to answer any questions about the position, department, life in upstate NY, etc. apply.interfolio.com/171832

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Russell the Love Muscle 💪 @rpg-volley.bsky.social · Aug 20

For the dudes in uniform:

Minister, can I ask you ...

YouTube video by OLFI Channel

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Vasabjit Banerjee @vasabjit.bsky.social · Aug 12

Comparative Politics Folks, we have a position at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. If y'all have any questions, send word. Great collegial department in an affordable urban location, plus there's the Smokies and outdoors.

jobs.chronicle.com/job/37867857...

Assistant Professor of Political Science (Comparative Politics of Asia/China), Fall 2026 - Knoxville, Tennessee, United States job with University of Tennessee, Knoxville | 37867857

Description The Department of Political Science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a tenure track...

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Robert (Bob) Kubinec @rmkubinec.bsky.social · Aug 6

University of South Carolina is hiring 3 #polisky lines:

American Judicial/TT uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192...
Open field/TT uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192...
IR/Open Rank uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192...

Happy to chat about the department/life here in Columbia. Please apply!

Open Rank Professor

uscjobs.sc.edu

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · Aug 4

🧵NEW: This is an unprecedented intervention.

Almost every single living, former head of the IDF, Mossad (Israeli foreign intelligence), Shin Bet (domestic intelligence) & Police Commissioner urges an end to Israel’s war in Gaza.

“This is an extremist government. It has taken us all hostage.”

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Laura Gamboa @lgamboa.bsky.social · Aug 1

Join us in 2026-27 at the Kellogg Institute!
kellogg.nd.edu/opportunitie...

Visiting Fellowship Program | Kellogg Institute For International Studies

Since 1983, the Kellogg Institute for International Studies has offered visiting fellowships to promote interdisciplinary international research in a supportive community of scholars.

kellogg.nd.edu

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Matthew Lebo @matthewlebo.bsky.social · Jul 28

Political Science at Western University, Canada is searching for three tenure track assistant professors. There are two ads, one in International Politics (IR or comparative) and one in Comparative or Canadian. Ads are here: www.uwo.ca/facultyrelat...

Faculty (UWOFA)

Western University, in vibrant London, Ontario, delivers an academic and student experience second to none.

www.uwo.ca

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Deborah Avant @deborahavant.bsky.social · Jul 28

The @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social is searching for a tenure line position in Technology and Global Affairs at the Assistant or Associate level. I am chairing the committee and happy to talk with anyone who is interested. Please share!
jobs.du.edu/en-us/job/49...

Details - Assistant or Associate Professor, Global and Public Affairs - Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs | University of Denver

jobs.du.edu

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Andrew R. Flores @aflor017.github.io · Jul 25

We’re hiring a junior colleague in AP @au-spa.bsky.social

Please share broadly & questions can come to me! (I’m chair!)

american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Main-...

Assistant Professor, Department of Government

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meani...

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Matthew Cebul @matthewcebul.bsky.social · Jul 23

Today, I wrote for @wpr.bsky.social on Andor and its lessons for nonviolent resistance.

Andor is truly a masterpiece, and my writing can't do it justice. Still, I hope you find as much inspiration in the show (and this commentary) as I did!

‘Andor’ Can Teach Us a Lot About Nonviolent Resistance, Too

Andor is quickly becoming canon for experts on insurgencies and armed rebellions. But it has a lot to say about nonviolent civil resistance, too.

www.worldpoliticsreview.com

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Ariel R. White @arielrwhite.bsky.social · Jul 15

MIT Political Science is hiring this fall, with junior lines in both American Politics (members.apsanet.org/CAREERS/eJob...) and IR. Please share widely!

American Political Science Association > Sign In

members.apsanet.org

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David Broockman @dbroockman.bsky.social · Jul 15

UC Berkeley is hiring an Assistant Professor this fall, with a preference for candidates in International Relations, American Politics, or Public Law.

I am on the committee and glad to answer questions. Please apply!

aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04948

Assistant Professor - Department of Political Science

University of California, Berkeley is hiring. Apply now!

aprecruit.berkeley.edu

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Sharan Grewal @sharangrewal.bsky.social · Jul 9

Congrats Rana!!

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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · Jul 1

The U.S. strikes on Iran marked a major shift in America's Middle East policy. Brookings foreign policy experts break down what the operation means for the region and the world.

The global implications of the US strikes on Iran | Brookings

Brookings experts break down what the U.S. military operation against Iranian nuclear facilities means for the region and the world.

www.brookings.edu

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