Stanford University seeks candidates for a new faculty position in the politics and foreign policy of Japan. The successful candidate will have expertise in politics, policy studies, diplomacy, security studies, international relations, or global affairs relating to Japan and the Indo-Pacific region, and will be expected to advance research and education on Japanese politics and foreign policy, in the Japan Program of the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC). This is an open search.
The new faculty member will be appointed as a freestanding Senior Fellow or Center Fellow in the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) affiliated with APARC. Senior Fellows at Stanford University are full members of the Professoriate and Academic Council, with a rank equivalent to tenured associate or full professor. Center Fellows at Stanford University are also members of the Professoriate and the Academic Council, with a rank equivalent to assistant professor.
Senior applicants should possess an exceptional record of research and publication, outstanding experience in developing, advising, or implementing policy, and a demonstrated commitment to mentoring and teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Junior applicants must have a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) at the time of the appointment and will be expected to teach and advise students at a graduate level.
Application packages should be submitted online and include the following documents: 1) a curriculum vitae with complete bibliography; 2) a research statement (up to 2 pages); 3) a statement of teaching interests (1 page); 4) up to three examples of scholarly publications; and 5) a cover letter. Junior candidates should also provide the names of three references, who may be contacted for this review (senior candidates may mark these fields as “N/A”).
The Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these ideals. Additional information about Stanford's IDEAL initiative may be found here: https://ideal.stanford.edu/.
The deadline for submission is November 30, 2024. Questions regarding this application may be directed to Patrick Laboon.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
The expected base pay range for this position is:
Center Fellow: $150,000 - $190,000
Senior Fellow: $191,000 - $250,000
Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.