Assistant Professor, Chinese Politics and Policy NOTICE OF FILING

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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
inclusive, fair, and equitable environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and
members of the broader community.

Job Summary:
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
equity among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service.
Responsibilities:
FA040 Assistant Professor

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.

The College of Letters & Science is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all of us - students, staff, and faculty - can thrive. Ours is a community in which we all are welcome. Most importantly, we strive to build a community in which all of us feel a great sense of belonging. There is no excellence without diversity in all its forms; diverse teams are more creative and successful than homogeneous ones. We are better when we are diverse and when we acknowledge, celebrate and honor our diversity. In acknowledging and honoring our diversity, we also assume a responsibility to support and stand up
for each other.

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.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

Number of individuals supervised: 0

A487200 / L&S/POLITICAL SCI

Negotiable ACADEMIC (9 months)

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.

Ph.D.

How to Apply:
Apply online at "Jobs at UW" (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under job number 309692. Applications must be received through UWMadison'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 4 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 each receive an electronic link through which they can upload a signed letter of reference.

For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than 11:59pm on February 17, 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.