SCIENCES PO GLOBAL VISITING FACULTY PROGRAM
Sciences Po is calling for outstanding applications for visiting faculty from around the world.
In the 2026-2027 academic year, Sciences Po will open two visiting faculty positions in the social
sciences or humanities, for up to a semester-long each.
Sciences Po is an international research university, both selective and open to the world, ranking
among the finest institutions in the fields of humanities and social sciences. According to the 2025
QS Rankings by subject, Sciences Po is among the top four international universities around the
world for studying politics and remains the leading university in the European Union in this
discipline. Sciences Po stands out for combining approaches and confronting different worldviews.
This tradition of diversity and multidisciplinary approach makes Sciences Po a reputed player in
academic research through its scientific production, an internationally recognized teaching
university and an active participant in public debate, a forum where thought meets action.
Detailed information about our research units, Undergraduate College and Graduate schools can
be found on our website.
CONDITIONS
Visiting faculty within the Sciences Po Global Program receive a net monthly stipend of 4,000
euros (from which income taxes will be deducted).
Visiting faculty are expected to teach one full course (usually 12 x 2 hour sessions) over the
semester. They are also expected to contribute actively to the research community they will join,
and to deliver at least one academic lecture or seminar presentation during their stay.
Visiting faculty will be given access to an office space on campus, to the Sciences Po library and
other University facilities, and to the research activity and events program for the relevant
Department.
APPLICATION
Applicants must be current full-time permanent faculty members of their home university.
Application materials include the following documents and must be submitted in English:
- A statement of interest for the position, including research project to be undertaken at Sciences Po and specificities (ex: semester for residence)
- A proposed course to be taught in French or in English, and a two-page, session-by-session description of each course’s content, for the Undergraduate College of Sciences Po or one of Sciences Po’s graduate schools
- A full CV, including list of publications
- A letter of invitation from the head of the Sciences Po research unit sponsoring the visit to Sciences Po
- A letter of support from the relevant head of department or dean of the applicant’s home institution confirming their agreement for this one-semester residence at Sciences Po
Applications should be submitted by email to mathilde.lecler@sciencespo.fr.
Sciences Po is a bilingual university (French & English), French is therefore not required for
application to this position, but one of the two languages is essential.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
November 7, 2025
Important notice: Please note that you should contact the relevant Department/Research Centre at
least one month prior to the deadline for applications to secure a letter of invitation in due time.
A selection committee, with representatives from the Sciences Po Research division, Academic
Affairs Division and International Affairs Division will meet in December 2025, and decisions will be
communicated to applicants by Sciences Po in January 2026.
CONTACT & INFORMATION
- Program general conditions: Mrs. Mathilde Lecler, Office of International Affairs: mathilde.lecler@sciencespo.fr
- For information about research units: Mr. Vincent Morandi, Secretary General of the Research Division: vincent.morandi@sciencespo.fr
