Assistant Professor, Chinese Politics and Policy

The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member with research and teaching interests in comparative politics, international relations, and/or a substantive public policy area. Candidates must have a combined interest in politics and policy in China.

Candidates for this position - Assistant Professor, Chinese Politics and Policy - should show a clear commitment to contributing to the intellectual life of the Department of Political Science and the La Follette School of Public Affairs.

This position is part of a 3-person cluster to enhance cross-disciplinary expertise on contemporary East Asia.

Expertise in domestic Chinese politics or the international relations of China is a requirement for the Political Science Department portion of the position. For instance, a candidate must be prepared to teach classes on issues relating to domestic Chinese politics or dealing with Chinese international relations.

Expertise in a substantive public policy area, and drawing on China, is a requirement for the La Follette School portion of the position. For instance, a candidate must be prepared to offer a public policy class on topics such as foreign policy/international security issues (especially US-China relations), technology policy (including AI), cyber issues (including cybersecurity), environmental policy, or trade and economic development policy (including political economy).

The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science, that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.

The successful candidate will have a primary tenure-track appointment in either the Department of Political Science or the La Follette School of Public Affairs, with preference given to candidates interested in both political science and public policy. Tenure home will be determined at the time of hiring. Expectations include a commitment to the important functions of research, instruction, and service/outreach, as appropriate to faculty rank.

Responsibilities include conducting research and teaching at all levels required with service at the professional and university level.

As a member of the East Asian Cluster, participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments.

Teaching will include both undergraduate and graduate courses, with a typical load of three courses each academic year. Courses will typically include two courses taught for one department and one course taught in the other department in one year, with the department receiving two courses alternating each year. Mentoring graduate students will be required as well. Successful applicants will teach graduate and undergraduate classes, mentor students, conduct scholarly research, and provide service to the department, college, university, and academic community nationally or internationally. The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to excellence among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service.

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Required
PhD

Must have a Ph.D. in Political Science/Public Policy (or a related field) with specialization in the politics and policy of China by the start date of the position.

Candidates should demonstrate evidence of creativity and excellence in teaching and scholarly research. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

AUGUST 18, 2025

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

The University is consistently ranked among the top universities in terms of success in federally funded research grants and is highly supportive of an interdisciplinary approach to scholarship.

Madison is the state's capital city and is well known for offering a small town feel in a medium-sized city. It is a great place to raise a family and offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools and outdoor recreation.

In the College of Letters & Science, we provide a liberal arts education that is both broad and deep through excellent, empathic teaching. We hire faculty who are interested in pursuing difficult questions, making new discoveries, and making an impact in their field. We reward excellent teaching and classroom innovation, and we are committed to shared governance. Learn more about the L&S mission on our webpage https://ls.wisc.edu/about/mission.

The Center for East Asian Studies, located in UW-Madison's Institute for Regional and International Studies, is a major asset of the university. Its programming, events, and outreach activities provide an excellent venue for research and public-facing scholarship.

Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

Apply online at "Jobs at UW" (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under job number 309692. Applications must be received through UW- Madison's online application system. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. Click the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. Applicants should submit the following 5 items:

1. Letter of interest,
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Research statement
4. Teaching statement
5. Two writing samples (please upload these 2 samples together)

In addition, you will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references as part of your online application; each reference will receive an electronic link through which they can upload a signed letter of reference. References will automatically be contacted when application is submitted.

For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than 11:59pm on February 18, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. Application materials must clearly demonstrate the applicant's dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring. Additionally, materials should showcase the applicant's ability to purposefully plan their teaching practices, evidenced through goals, action plans, reflection, and related documentation. This portion of application materials must be created by the applicant that may include supporting letters. It cannot be only in the form of letters and testimony by others.

Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/

Nadav Shelef
shelef@wisc.edu
608-263-2280
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Assistant Professor(FA040)

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/POLITICAL SCI/POLI SCI

Faculty

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