Assistant Professor of Political Science (Comparative Politics of AsiaChina), Fall 2026 at Knoxville

The Department of Political Science at the University of Tennessee Knoxville invites applications for a tenure track position (assistant professor) to begin on August 1 2026 in Comparative Politics. We seek a specialist in Asian politics. The position is open to any geographic focus on the Asian continent currently not covered by existing faculty in our department though we have particular interest in China. Successful candidates must have strong research skills and a theoretically-oriented research agenda that will lead to publication in peer-reviewed outlets (journals and/or books). Candidates should also have strong quantitative and/or qualitative methods skills. Preference will be shown for applicants who have research and teaching interests that complement existing departmental interests and strengths have a capacity for attracting extramural funding and demonstrate evidence of or potential for college/university teaching excellence. The position is a 9-month tenure-track appointment and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.The University of Tennessee Knoxville is the states flagship research institution a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates and a premier graduate institution. As a land-grant university it is committed to excellence in learning scholarship and engagement with society.The University of Tennessee campus is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the country with easy access to miles of inland waterways pristine state and national parks diverse cultural opportunities and a blend of convenient urban and rural living settings. Downtown Knoxville adjacent to campus is a thriving neighborhood filled with restaurants shops and indoor and outdoor entertainment venues and is home to the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra the Knoxville Opera Company annual international festivals such as the Big Ears Music Festival and seasonal and weekly events such as Jazz on the Square Shakespeare on the Square and the Farmers Market. The University is located within easy driving distance to Asheville Nashville Atlanta and the Great Smoky Mountains.The University is beginning a next-level initiative aimed both at substantially elevating the Universitys national reputation for impactful research scholarship and creative activity and at assembling a roster of faculty committed to delivering one of the nations best educationalexperiences for undergraduate and graduate students. More information about the Department is available at: .All the requirements for a Ph.D. in political science public policy or related discipline must be finished at the time of appointment. Key Skills Photography,Color Correction,Shot List,Adobe Photoshop,Photo Shoots,Youtube,Camera Movement,Cinematography,Audio Equipment,B-roll,Camera Operation,Final Cut Pro,Digital Media,Video production,Web Series Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1