Applicants should include the following application materials in PDF format: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a concise statement describing current and future plans for research, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence (if any), writing samples, and graduate transcripts. Applications should also submit three letters of recommendation. Information on our research initiatives and scholarly interest of current faculty can be found on the Department's website: https://lsa.umich.edu/polisci.

In addition to submitting an application on careers.umich.edu, all applications must be submitted electronically to: https://apply.interfolio.com/188808.

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

The University of Michigan's Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level. We seek a scholar who studies either China or the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and are particularly interested in candidates who approach either of these geographic areas from a broader comparative politics or international relations perspective.

This position is at the assistant professor rank and is a university year appointment. It is anticipated to begin August 25, 2027. Promise of excellence in research and teaching is required.

Employment will require a successful criminal background check and candidates must meet all degree requirements prior to the start date of the position. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

For full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by August 17, 2026.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.