Comparative Politics Search/East Asia)
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Education / Teaching
Political Science, Academic
Position Title
Comparative Politics Search (China/East Asia)
SchoolHarvard Kennedy School
Position DescriptionThe 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.
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.
SalaryNegotiable
Contact InformationLaura Medeiros
Email: hksacademicpositionsvard.edu
Applicant Documents- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Optional Documents Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research
- Publication
- Publication 2
- Course Evaluation
- Other Statement
Minimum Number of References Required
Maximum Number of References Allowed
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