University of Louisville
Department:
Political Science
Location: Belknap Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular Term (Fixed Term)
Job Req ID: R106659
Position Description:
The Center for Asian Democracy at the University of Louisville is pleased to announce a Visiting Professor position, intended for researchers in the postdoctoral stage of their career, in the area of democracy and human rights in Asia. Applicants with a substantive research focus related to the role of religion, nationalism, ethnicity, or culture in democratic politics, and advanced quantitative research methods training (particularly experimental and quasi-experimental design and analysis), are especially welcomed. The position is open with regard to geographic focus within the region. We welcome candidates with degrees in Political Science or related social science fields.
The position is for the academic year 2025-2026, with the potential for one renewal. Applicants must hold a PhD by September 1, 2025. The successful candidate will conduct research on a proposed individual project; collaborate closely with faculty affiliates of the Center for Asian Democracy on a shared research project; present research to faculty and graduate students; participate in activities at the Center for Asian Democracy; and contribute to planning CAD events and initiatives. The candidate should expect to teach one course during the academic year, provided their expertise fits with departmental needs. The salary and benefits package are competitive, and include funding for research/conference expenses.
The Visiting Professor is expected to be in residence during the academic year in Louisville, and to participate actively in the intellectual life of the University.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates must apply online and submit a CV, cover letter, sample of written work, graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference. We ask that in the cover letter, the candidate describe their research agenda to date and proposed research project during the term of the Visiting Professorship.
Materials should also be submitted to Dr. David Buckley, Director, Center for Asian Democracy, Department of Political Science, University of Louisville via email to cadinfo@louisville.edu. Priority application deadline is May 5, 2025; application review will continue until the position is filled.
About the Center for Asian Democracy
The mission of the Center for Asian Democracy, established in 2006, is to promote research and teaching about democracy and the prospects for democratization in Central, South, Southeast and East Asia. Through publications, conferences, workshops, visiting scholars programs, colloquia, and research projects in Asian countries, the Center creates a forum for studying political dynamics in this vital region.
About the University of Louisville’s Department of Political Science and Asian Studies Program
The Center for Asian Democracy works closely with the Department of Political Science and Asian Studies Program of the University of Louisville. Political Science has 19 full-time faculty, several of whom participate in the Asian Studies Program, which has twenty faculty affiliates across the College of Arts and Sciences. The University of Louisville is a Carnegie-classified R1 metropolitan research university.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 – Louisville, Kentucky 40208.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
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