Associate Professorship in China Studies with a specialisation in Contemporary Politics in China

The School of Culture and Society invites applications for an associate professorship in China Studies at the Department of Global Studies. The associate professorship is a permanent position and begins on 15 August 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Place of employment: Aarhus University, Denmark.

The Faculty of Arts is committed to creating an inclusive working environment in its pursuit of academic excellence. Therefore, it encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity etc. 

The position

We are seeking an innovative and dedicated candidate with a strong research profile who will contribute to the development of the Department and its core activities in the areas of research, education, talent development, and knowledge exchange. The associate professor will be expected to develop collaborative research initiatives at the School of Culture and Society and develop projects with external financing. 

The Department of Global Studies at Aarhus University offers a dynamic, collegial, and internationally orientated research and teaching environment with good possibilities for career development, project funding, and administrative support. 

Research

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to core activities at the School of Culture and Society and Aarhus University in general and strengthen the Department of Global Studies and its research activities and output. She/he will be expected to be interested in and contribute significantly to the Department of Global Studies’ research activities and output.

We are looking for a candidate with a strong profile and interest in Chinese politics and society, knowledge and competency in theory and methodology, and skills in using digital tools to analyze contemporary issues related to China.

The candidate shall demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration within the Department of Global Studies, the School of Culture and Society, the Faculty of Arts, and across Aarhus University. In the application, the applicant should explicitly present her/his vision and plans for the development of research and teaching at Aarhus University.
Past research achievements will be assessed based on the applicant's active research time. We therefore ask applicants to specify any career breaks they have had (for instance, due to maternity/paternity leave) to gauge their research productivity. 

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent qualifications in China Studies/Area Studies, Political Science, Sociology/Anthropology, or related areas of research, as well as research and teaching qualifications equivalent to those acquired in an assistant professorship.

Applicants must furthermore be able to document: 

• An internationally oriented research profile.
• A strong, relevant international publication profile.
• Experience in participation in collective research projects.
• High proficiency in the Chinese language. 
• Proof of teaching experience in areas of relevance. 
• Participation in national and international networks, as well as experience in
• interdisciplinary cooperation.
• Experience in attracting external research funding.

Please note that applications that do not include samples of publications (a maximum of eight ) will not be considered. A list of publications is not sufficient. 

Read the full posting and apply online by clicking the 'Apply' button

Advert information