Assistant Professor, Chinese Politics and Policy

Position description

The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member with research and teaching interests in comparative politics, international relations, and/or a substantive public policy area. Candidates must have a combined interest in politics and policy in China.

Candidates for this position – Assistant Professor, Chinese Politics and Policy – should show a clear commitment to contributing to the intellectual life of the Department of Political Science and the La Follette School of Public Affairs.

This position is part of a 3-person cluster to enhance cross-disciplinary expertise on contemporary East Asia.

Expertise in domestic Chinese politics or the international relations of China is a requirement for the Political Science Department portion of the position. For instance, a candidate must be prepared to teach classes on issues relating to domestic Chinese politics or dealing with Chinese international relations.

Expertise in a substantive public policy area, and drawing on China, is a requirement for the La Follette School portion of the position. For instance, a candidate must be prepared to offer a public policy class on topics such as foreign policy/international security issues (especially US-China relations), technology policy (including AI), cyber issues (including cybersecurity), environmental policy, or trade and economic development policy (including political economy).

The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science, that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have a primary tenure-track appointment in either the Department of Political Science or the La Follette School of Public Affairs, with preference given to candidates interested in both political science and public policy. Tenure home will be determined at the time of hiring. Expectations include a commitment to the important functions of research, instruction, and service/outreach, as appropriate to faculty rank.

Responsibilities include conducting research and teaching at all levels required with service at the professional and university level.

As a member of the East Asian Cluster, participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments.

Teaching will include both undergraduate and graduate courses, with a typical load of three courses each academic year. Courses will typically include two courses taught for one department and one course taught in the other department in one year, with the department receiving two courses alternating each year. Mentoring graduate students will be required as well. Successful applicants will teach graduate and undergraduate classes, mentor students, conduct scholarly research, and provide service to the department, college, university, and academic community nationally or internationally. The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college’s commitment to excellence among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service.

Required
PhD

Must have a Ph.D. in Political Science/Public Policy (or a related field) with specialization in the politics and policy of China by the start date of the position.

Qualifications:

Candidates should demonstrate evidence of creativity and excellence in teaching and scholarly research. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Application instructions

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