Comparative Politics Search (China/East Asia)

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School invites applications for a full-time, tenured or tenure-track position in Asian politics, with a focus on China or East Asia. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D.

in political science or an allied field and demonstrates rigorous methods, deep regional expertise, and superb teaching ability. This open-rank search welcomes tenured and untenured candidates. The appointment supports translating scholarly work into public insights for policymakers and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in political science or allied field required.
• Strong commitment to rigorous social scientific methods.
• Deep regional expertise and excellent teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in comparative politics of China and East Asia.
• Teach courses on Asian politics and related topics.
• Translate research into insights for policy makers and practitioners.

Education

Ph.D. in political science or allied field

Job description

Comparative Politics Search (China/East Asia)

Title Comparative Politics Search (China/East Asia)

School

Department/Area

The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University invites applications for a full-time, tenured or tenure-track position in Asian politics, with a focus on the domestic or international politics of China or other East Asian countries. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in political science or an allied field, a strong commitment to tackling important questions with rigorous social scientific methods, deep regional expertise, excellent teaching skills, and a serious interest in translating their research into usable insights for the public, policymakers, and practitioners. This open-rank search welcomes candidates eligible for appointment at the tenured and untenured levels.

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

Basic Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in political science or an allied field, a strong commitment to tackling important questions with rigorous social scientific methods, deep regional expertise, excellent teaching skills, and a serious interest in translating their research into usable insights for the public, policymakers, and practitioners.

Additional Qualifications

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Contact Information

Contact Email

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Salary Range

Negotiable

Minimum Number of References Required

Maximum Number of References Allowed

Keywords

• domestic politics
• international politics
• China
• East Asia

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

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