Assistant Professor of Politics

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Politics at the University of Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Comparative Politics. We seek scholars focusing on development, state capacity, and regime stability, with preference for China-expertise and regional interests in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Russia, or Africa.

The appointment begins August 10, 2027, and will contribute to our graduate and undergraduate programs. Candidates must have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in political science by appointment.
• Active research agenda with methodological sophistication.
• Strong interest in teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels, with a typical load of two courses per semester.

Responsibilities

• Teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Maintain an active research program and contribute to the department's scholarly community.
• Collaborate within a vibrant faculty and PhD program.

Skills

Comparative politics

Development focus

State capacity

Regime stability

China expertise

Education

Ph.D. in political science

Job description

The Department of Politics at the University of Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position for a scholar of Comparative Politics. We are especially interested in candidates who focus on challenges of development, state capacity, and/or regime stability. Scholars with expertise in China are especially encouraged to apply; other priority areas include Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Russia, and Africa. The appointment begins August 10, 2027.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must hold a Ph.D. in political science by the time of the appointment. Preference will be given to candidates with an active research agenda and methodological sophistication. Applicants should have a strong interest in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, where the standard load is two courses per semester. The successful candidate will join a vibrant community of more than 30 tenure-track faculty members and a PhD program in political science.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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