Assistant Professor of Politics — Comparative Development

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 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.