Comparative Politics Search (China/East Asia) at Harvard University Comparative Politics Search (China/East Asia) at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts Posted in 13 days ago. Harvard University Position Details Title Comparative Politics Search (China/East Asia) School Harvard Kennedy School Department/Area Position 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.

Applications should be submitted at:

https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/16679 . Full consideration will be given to applications received before September 10, 2026. Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy . Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination. Basic Qualifications 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. Additional Qualifications Special Instructions Contact Information Laura Medeiros Contact hksacademicpositions@hks.harvard.edu Salary Range Negotiable Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Allowed Keywords domestic politics international politics China East Asia EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes. Harvard has an policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's . Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

•). Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Optional Documents Statement of Teaching Philosophy Statement of Research Publication Publication 2 Course Evaluation Other Statement Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

$72,000.00