Tenure-Track in Comparative Politics: Development & Stability

University-of-Virgini; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia’s Department of Politics invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Comparative Politics. The appointment begins August 10, 2027, with a focus on development, state capacity, and regime stability, including expertise on China or other priority regions.

The successful candidate will teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels, typically two courses per semester, join a vibrant, ~30 tenure-track faculty community, and contribute to a PhD program.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in political science by the time of appointment.
• Active research agenda and methodological sophistication preferred.
• Interest in teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels (two courses per semester).

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses (two per semester).
• Develop and conduct research in Comparative Politics.
• Participate in departmental service and PhD program activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research agenda

Methodological rigor

Education

Ph.D. in political science

Job description

University of Virginia’s Department of Politics invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Comparative Politics. The appointment begins August 10, 2027, with a focus on development, state capacity, and regime stability, including expertise on China or other priority regions.

The successful candidate will teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels, typically two courses per semester, join a vibrant, ~30 tenure-track faculty community, and contribute to a PhD program.