Our institute offers Ph.D., Master's, and Executive Master's programs. To further strengthen our faculty, advance academic research, and uphold teaching excellence, we are actively seeking full-time faculty members.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2025.
Position Details:
•Number of Openings: 1
•Rank: Assistant Professor or higher
•Fields of Specialization: International Relations, Comparative Politics, Political Thought, and other interdisciplinary topics in Political Science.
•Language Requirement: Proficiency in English for both teaching and research purposes
Qualifications:
•Candidates must hold a Ph.D. from a university recognized by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, either domestically or internationally. Current Assistant Professors or higher with a strong research record are encouraged to apply. For degrees from foreign institutions, verification will be required.
•Applicants must meet the qualifications specified in Article 3 of the "Regulations for the Appointment of Faculty and Researchers" at National Sun Yat-sen University. For details, visit: https://regs.nsysu.edu.tw/rule/rul_vie?rul=202011201616450330&dep=20191018141608
•The successful candidate is expected to teach a minimum of one course in English per semester and offer at least one specialized course annually.
Application Materials:
•Curriculum Vitae: Include a recent photograph, copies of academic and professional credentials (diplomas, transcripts, etc.), and highlight any practical experience and achievements.
•Publication List: Provide a list of publications from the past five years, including your doctoral dissertation title. Organize the list by category (e.g., journals, conference papers, books) and indicate if indexed in major databases (e.g., Scopus, SSCI, TSSCI).
•Representative Publication: Submit a copy of one representative publication.
•Teaching Proposal: List potential courses you can teach, along with a brief outline of your teaching philosophy and plans.
•Letters of Recommendation: Submit three letters of recommendation.
Submission Instructions:
Applicants should compile the required documents and submit them
•By Email: Send materials to tracy66@mail.nsysu.edu.tw, with the subject line: “Political Science Faculty Application - Dr. [Your Name].”
•By Post: Mail to:
Institute of Political Science, National Sun Yat-sen University
No. 70 Lienhai Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City 804201, Taiwan.
Include “Political Science Faculty Application - Dr. [Your Name]” on the envelope.
Review and Notification Process:
The department will conduct a preliminary review, and applicants will typically be notified of the outcome within three months. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an on-site interview and presentation, with further details provided separately. Please note that submitted materials will not be returned, except for original documents upon request.
Administrative Contact:
•Ms. Tracy HSIEH
•Email: tracy66@mail.nsysu.edu.tw
•Address: Institute of Political Science, National Sun Yat-sen University
No. 70 Lienhai Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City 804201, Taiwan
•Phone: +886-7-5252000 ext. 5552
For more information about our institute, please visit our official website at https://ips.nsysu.edu.tw/.
Publish Date:2025-10-02 00:00:00