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📢 We're Hiring!The Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of San Diego invites ap...
08/17/2026

📢 We're Hiring!

The Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a focus on International Development in the Global South, beginning Fall 2027.

We seek a teacher-scholar whose research and teaching engage international development, international politics, institutions, and/or public policy. Relevant professional, policy, or field experience in international development is welcome.

đź“Ť San Diego, California
đź“… Start Date: Fall 2027
⏰ Application Deadline: September 1, 2026

Learn more and apply: https://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/497433/assistant-professor-political-science-and-international-relations

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As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, what books can help us better understand the strengths, tensions,...
08/04/2026

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, what books can help us better understand the strengths, tensions, and future of American democracy?

Join PS/IR faculty Dr. Dominguez, Dr. Gooding and Dr. McCarty for a conversation about the books that help make sense of America’s democratic journey, from its founding ideals to its contemporary challenges.

Find out their essential reading list by attending the KPBS Book Festival on August 22!đź“š

Cheers to all of our incredible seniors 🎓Thank you all for the passion and hard work you brought to our department over ...
05/21/2026

Cheers to all of our incredible seniors 🎓

Thank you all for the passion and hard work you brought to our department over the years. We are proud of all you have accomplished and cannot wait to see what comes next. Wishing you every success in your next chapter! Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎉🍾

Meet our next Senior Spotlight: Tanner Blackington đź’™As a Political Science major, Tanner brought a positive mindset and ...
05/14/2026

Meet our next Senior Spotlight: Tanner Blackington đź’™

As a Political Science major, Tanner brought a positive mindset and genuine kindness to our department community. He never limited himself when it came to new opportunities and always approached challenges with confidence and an open mind.

We’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished, Tanner, and excited to see what’s ahead for you. Congratulations! 🎉🎓

Meet our next Senior Spotlight: Aastha Saha, whose impact on our department will be felt long after graduation đź’™For the ...
05/12/2026

Meet our next Senior Spotlight: Aastha Saha, whose impact on our department will be felt long after graduation đź’™

For the past four years, Aastha has been a familiar and dependable presence in the Political Science office, always ready to support both students and faculty with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Whether it was helping behind the scenes or stepping up whenever something needed to get done, Aastha approached everything with care, professionalism, and determination.

We’re incredibly grateful for everything you’ve done, Aastha. Your presence in the office will truly be missed, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead for you. Congratulations! 🎉🎓

Congratulations to our graduating seniors who were recognized at this year’s 2026 Undergraduate Honors Convocation! The ...
05/11/2026

Congratulations to our graduating seniors who were recognized at this year’s 2026 Undergraduate Honors Convocation! The Department is proud to celebrate Ashley, Ethan, Drew, Salome, and Maddie, who received Academic Excellence Awards for outstanding achievement in Political Science and International Relations. We commend your dedication to academic excellence, and can’t wait to celebrate you at graduation! 🎓👏

Meet our next Senior Spotlight: Karin Bishay, who truly made her mark in her own way đź’™As a Political Science major, Kari...
05/06/2026

Meet our next Senior Spotlight: Karin Bishay, who truly made her mark in her own way đź’™

As a Political Science major, Karin made the most of her time here by approaching every opportunity with a thoughtful perspective, always willing to grow and challenge herself along the way.

We also want to wish Karin a big congratulations for getting into law school! With a strong foundation behind her, we know she’s ready to take on the new challenge!

We’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished, Karin. Congratulations! 🎉🎓

We loved connecting with our new majors during our PSIR Ice Cream Social! 🍦We look forward to seeing you at all of our f...
05/04/2026

We loved connecting with our new majors during our PSIR Ice Cream Social! 🍦We look forward to seeing you at all of our future events. Remember to stay connected with the department through our newsletter 🍨❣️

Shining light to our next Senior Spotlight… Sam D’Antonio! As a Political Science/International Relations student, he b...
04/29/2026

Shining light to our next Senior Spotlight… Sam D’Antonio!

As a Political Science/International Relations student, he brought thoughtfulness, curiosity, and a strong sense of purpose to everything he did. From his time in the SYE program, traveling to Florence and forming lasting friendships,Sam made the most of every opportunity.

He’s especially grateful for mentors like Dr. Miura and Dr. Shelby, who supported him along the way and helped shape his academic journey. Next up, Sam plans to return home to coach wrestling while applying to graduate programs and continuing his path forward.

We’re so proud of all he’s accomplished. Congratulations, can’t wait to see where you go next! 🎉🎓

If you need to take a summer class, consider registering for POLS 444: Law and Popular Culture! Even though online regis...
04/23/2026

If you need to take a summer class, consider registering for POLS 444: Law and Popular Culture! Even though online registration for summer courses has ended, you can still register for this class through the Torero Hub. We highly encourage any student that is interested to register for this class, as you won’t want to miss out! Visit the Torero Hub in UC 126 for more information 📚💙

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