Tenured/Tenure Track Professor in Asian Politics

Harvard Kennedy School of Government; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in political science or allied field.
• Strong commitment to rigorous social scientific methods.
• Deep regional expertise in Asia.
• Excellent teaching skills and policy-relevant dissemination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in Asian politics and publish in leading journals.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Asian politics and related fields.
• Advise and mentor students, including theses and dissertations.
• Contribute to seminars, workshops, and policy-relevant outreach.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Rigorous methods

East Asia expertise

Policy-relevant research

Education

Ph.D. in political science or allied field

Job description

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.

Applicants for an untenured/junior position should submit a cover letter, a C.V., a research statement, a description of past or planned teaching (along with teaching evaluations, if available), one or two representative research papers, and three letters of recommendation.

Applicants for a tenured/senior position should submit a cover letter, a C.V., recent teaching evaluations, and one or two representative research papers.

Full consideration will be given to applications received before September 10, 2026.

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