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 incomparative politics international relations and/or a substantive public policy area. Candidates must have a combinedinterest in politics and policy in China.

Candidates for this position - Assistant Professor Chinese Politics and Policy - should show a clear commitment tocontributing 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 ScienceDepartment portion of the position. For instance a candidate must be prepared to teach classes on issues relating to domesticChinese 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 theposition. 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 universitylevel.

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 colleges commitment to
equity among all aspects of their teaching mentoring research and service.
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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 states 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 andfaculty - can thrive. Ours is a community in which we all are welcome. Most importantly we strive to build a community inwhich all of us feel a great sense of belonging. There is no excellence without diversity in all its forms; diverse teams are morecreative and successful than homogeneous ones. We are better when we are diverse and when we acknowledge celebrate and honor our 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-Madisons Institute for Regional and International Studies is a major assetof the university. Its programming events and outreach activities provide an excellent venue for research and public-facingscholarship.

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

Number of individuals supervised: 0

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A487200 / L&S/POLITICAL SCI

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Negotiable ACADEMIC (9 months)

Required Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates should demonstrate evidence of creativity and excellence in teaching and scholarly addition thesuccessful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centeredteaching learning departmental and research environment where all can thrive.

Education:

Ph.D.

How to Apply:

How to Apply:
Apply online at Jobs at UW () under job number 309692. Applications must be received through UWMadisons 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 accepteduntil the position is filled. Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials andtherefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. Application materials must clearly demonstrate theapplicants dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring. Additionally materials should showcase the applicants ability to purposefully plan their teaching practices evidenced through goals action plans reflection and relateddocumentation. This portion of application materials must be created by the applicant that may include supporting letters. Itcannot be only in the form of letters and testimony by others.

Contact Information:
Department Chair: Nadav Shelef



Administrative Contact:Deb Lichtfeld