Assistant​/Associate Professor

Open Rank (Assistant/Associate Professor) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants will be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of FOUR professional references at the time of application (please note that four are required). Recommenders will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their letters of support. Alternatively, applicants may list Interfolio as a reference. Please see  for instructions. Applicants may also list the email of a Graduate Coordinator who will upload their references.

Departmental contact person is Shannon Eubanks;
Department of Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB# 3265, Chapel Hill, NC ; https://political science.unc.edu. To facilitate a systematic and equitable review of applicants, people wishing to support a particular applicant are requested to provide such support within a formal letter of reference. They are discouraged from contacting current faculty members directly to support particular individuals.

Posting Information

Department

Department Political Science - 316300

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/21/2026

Final date to receive applications

Final date to receive applications 10/21/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Type

Position Type Permanent Faculty

Working Title

Working Title Open Rank (Assistant/Associate Professor)

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Political Science resides within the College of Arts and Sciences. The Department of Political Science is the fourth largest undergraduate major in the College with more than 700 majors, a graduate program of approximately 60 students in residence and 43 tenure/tenure-track and fixed-term faculty. The Political Science Department at UNC is committed to a vision of the University where all members of the community feel welcome, valued, and can thrive.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Position Summary

This tenure-track, open-rank, (Assistant/Associate Professor) position includes 40% teaching, 40% research and 20% service to the department/college. The service portion includes, but is not limited to search committees, review committees and administrative roles within the department and/or College. The current department teaching load of 2-1 courses per year. The position will also perform innovative research in the field of Asian Politics and show promise of research excellence and a desire to train and work with a diverse body of students.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

PhD or ABD in political science or related social science and/or computational social science fields or other related field. (Completed degree by July 1, 2027).

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Specialization in Asian politics, preferably with a focus on political economy (broadly understood) who shows promise of research and teaching excellence. We welcome scholars trained in comparative politics, international relations and related subfields whose work is situated at the intersection of politics and economics in Asia.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Applicants will be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of FOUR professional references at the time of application (please note that four are required). Recommenders will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their…