"Assistant Professor of Comparative Politics: Chinese Politics and Policy"

The Department of Political Science at Swarthmore College invites applications for a full-time tenure track appointment at the level of Assistant Professor (Comparative Politics: China) to begin in Fall 2026. We seek a candidate with research and teaching expertise on the domestic politics of China, who can also teach about China in a comparative context and who can contribute more broadly to our Comparative Politics offerings through substantively themed courses. Teaching will include both introductory courses and upper level seminars, with a typical load of four courses each academic year (2 in the fall, 2 in the spring), with the first year comprising only a three-course load. The Department of Political Science provides students with a rigorous education that spans four traditional subfields of the discipline– American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Theory. Courses on research design and methodology are also offered. The Department consists of ten tenure-line faculty members and three visiting faculty members. The salary is highly competitive. Additional information about the Department of Political Science can be found at https://www.swarthmore.edu/political-science. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Political Science in hand by August 2026, a passion for teaching and mentoring undergraduate students of diverse backgrounds and identities, and the potential for innovative and impactful scholarship. Applicants should include a brief cover letter describing their interest in Swarthmore College, a curriculum vitae, teaching and research statements, two syllabi, and three letters of recommendation. The teaching statement should describe the applicant’s interests in teaching at an undergraduate institution, previous teaching experience, and approach to teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds. The research statement should describe the applicant’s program of research (including research interests, recent and current research, and anticipated areas for future work). Apply at: apply.interfolio.com/170741. All complete applications received by September 15, 2025, will receive full consideration, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please address any questions you may have to Christina Dahl, cdahl1@swarthmore.edu, Administrative Coordinator of Political Science.