Assistant Professor of Political Science

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Political Science department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to hire a faculty member at the level of Assistant Professor who will publish original empirical research and teach courses on Chinese politics. While the minimum teaching load of 12 credits per academic year is set by State statute and UW policy, through a combination of allowable adjustments, the usual teaching load in the Department of Political Science is three courses per academic year (two in one semester and one in the other). 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 and internationally. 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, 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.

Requirements

• Excellent publication record or a productive research program with strong publishing potential
• Demonstrate fostering or the ability to foster a teaching, learning, mentoring, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive
• Ph.D. in Political Science or related disciplines
• Ph.D. required by start of appointment

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate classes
• Mentor students
• Conduct scholarly research
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and academic community nationally and internationally
• Advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science
• Contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community
• Proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college’s commitment to excellence among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree