At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and research East Asian politics, international relations, and supervise student projects.
- Company: Join the University of Warwick's dynamic Department of Politics and International Studies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, academic freedom, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Other info: Engage with a vibrant community of scholars and contribute to innovative research clusters.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in shaping future scholars and understanding East Asia's role in global politics.
- Qualifications: Strong research background and teaching experience in East/Southeast Asian studies.
The predicted salary is between 47389 - 56535 £ per year.
Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Applications are invited for an indefinite Assistant Professorship in Politics and International Studies (East Asia) at the Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) at the University of Warwick to start at the beginning of the academic year 2026‑27. The appointment will be made at FA7 of the University of Warwick salary scale.
PAIS is home to an established community of scholars dedicated to the study of the politics, political economy, and international relations of the East and Southeast Asian region. We are seeking an outstanding researcher and educator who can either enhance our current teaching and research strengths or introduce new areas of expertise. Potential areas of focus include:
- Chinese politics, foreign policy and regional relations;
- East/Southeast Asian security;
- territorial and maritime politics;
- great power competition;
- regional institution building;
- East/Southeast Asian political economy;
- environment and energy security;
- gender;
- borders and migration.
We are also interested in candidates whose research engages with questions of colonialism, decolonisation, race, empire, and postcolonial politics in East/Southeast Asia and beyond. We are keen to attract a scholar with the capacity to teach modules and supervise student projects on the East Asian region and Chinese politics and international relations.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong research trajectory and the ability to contribute to high-quality teaching across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. They will be expected to develop and deliver modules on Chinese and/or East/Southeast Asian politics and international relations, and to supervise student dissertations and research projects focused on the region and its constituent countries.
Candidates whose work brings innovative theoretical, methodological, or interdisciplinary perspectives to the study of East Asia are particularly encouraged to apply. They will join one or more of PAIS’s research clusters (International Relations and Security, International Political Economy, Comparative Politics, Environmental Politics and Political Theory) and will also benefit from engagement with our longstanding East Asia Study Group.
Closing Deadline: Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)
Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 per annum
Assistant Professor in Politics and International Studies (East Asia) (111773-0626) in Coventry employer: Economicsnetwork
The University of Warwick is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant academic environment that fosters research excellence and innovative teaching in the field of Politics and International Studies. Located in Coventry, the university provides ample opportunities for professional development, collaboration with esteemed scholars, and engagement with diverse research clusters, all while promoting a supportive work culture that values inclusivity and interdisciplinary approaches. As part of a prestigious institution, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives and contribute to the understanding of critical global issues related to East Asia.
