Tenure-Track/Tenure Position in International Relations or Comparative Public Policy

National Tsing Hua University
Taipei School of Economics and Political Science (TSE)

Position: Full-time Faculty Position (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor)

Location of Work: Hsinchu, Taiwan

Language of Instruction: English

Start of Employment: August 2027 onwards 

Qualification: Applicants must have or expect a Ph.D. degree in Political Science, Economics, or related fields. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in research as well as in teaching.

Fields of Specialty: International Relations or Comparative Public Policy with empirical expertise on North East Asia, South East Asia, or South Asia (1 position)

Compensation: TSE offers a competitive compensation package which carries full tenure-track benefits, including enrollment in National Health Insurance, pension, and retirement benefits.

About TSE
TSE is dedicated to high-quality post-graduate education in political economy.  We currently offer Master degree program in Asian Political Economy, Global Political Economy, and Economic Development as well as Ph.D. degree program in Political Science and Economics. We emphasize interdisciplinary study and integrated economics and political science training and research. International students comprise over 80 percent of our student body. We look for economists and political scientists with strong training in theory, research methodology, quantitative skills, and with a keen interest in policy research.

About NTHU
Founded in 1911, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) is a leading comprehensive research university located in Hsinchu, Taiwan, a hub for high-tech innovation. Since its re-establishment in 1956, NTHU has grown into a world-class institution offering over 140 degree programs across 12 colleges. Renowned for cutting-edge research and a distinguished faculty, NTHU is consistently ranked among the top universities in East Asia. Our alumni include Nobel laureates and global leaders, reflecting the university’s rich academic history and commitment to excellence.

How to Apply
Applicants should submit their application materials using the appropriate method below.
•    Interfolio (preferred): Submit the application through Interfolio to the TSE Office at tse@my.nthu.edu.tw. 
•    Email: Submit all required application materials, excluding letters of recommendation, as a single PDF file (or provide a download link) to tse@my.nthu.edu.tw. Please indicate your field and area of specialty in the email.

Required Application Materials
1.    Curriculum Vitae
2.    Cover Letter
3.    Representative Publications: Applicants should submit at least three representative publications from the last five years. Ph.D. candidates and recent Ph.D. recipients should instead submit one Job Market Paper and two additional writing samples. The writing samples may include a dissertation draft or other research papers.
4.    Degree Certificate: Applicants who hold a Ph.D. should submit a copy of their doctoral degree certificate. Ph.D. candidates who have completed their dissertation defense should submit documentation confirming completion of coursework and successful defense of the dissertation. Ph.D. candidates who have not yet completed their defense should submit documentation confirming completion of coursework and indicating the expected date of the dissertation defense.
5.    Academic Transcript or Proof of Current Academic Appointment: Ph.D. candidates and recent Ph.D. recipients should submit an academic transcript. All other applicants should submit documentation of their current academic appointment.
6.    Statement of Research Interests
7.    Teaching Evaluations (preferred but not required)
8.    Three recommendation letters: The recommendation letters must be sent directly to tse@my.nthu.edu.tw by the referees, respective departments, or via services such as Interfolio.

Application Deadline: 15 October 2026 (Taipei time, GMT+8).

To see a full description of our program, please visit the following website: www.tse.nthu.edu.tw, or contact us via email at tse@my.nthu.edu.tw.