Open Positions

　　Full-time tenure-track faculty positions

　　Job Description

　　The Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD), based at Peking University in Beijing, is now looking for candidates to fill tenure-track positions with appointment beginning in September 2024. The field and the rank are open. We strongly encourage experienced candidates to apply. We also expect candidates to have experience in doing research in an international development context.

　　The Institute provides degree programs (Master in Public Administration and Ph.D. in National Development) to mid-career or senior professionals of public sectors from developing countries. The language of instruction at the Institute is English.

　　Faculty members of the Institute are also on the faculty of the National School of Development (NSD) at Peking University and receive research support from NSD. Faculty members of the Institute also routinely host academic workshops/conferences, offer undergraduate or graduate level courses, as well as recruit and supervise undergraduate and/or academic graduate students at NSD.

　　A doctorate degree in social science (e.g., economics, political science, governance, public policy, public administration) is required by the time of appointment.

　　The normal teaching load is two 3-credit courses per year. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with candidates' qualifications and experiences, in alignment with those at NSD.

　　For more information about the Institute, please visit our webpage at http://www.isscad.pku.edu.cn.

　　Application Requirements

　　Interested candidates should submit the following documents to the Institute with your name and the job rank you are applying for (e.g., assistant professor, associate professor, or professor) in the subject line. Submission to recruit@isscad.pku.edu.cn or through the AEA or PublicServiceCareers.org will be accepted.

　　We would appreciate it if your reference letter writer could put your name and the job rank you are applying for when they are emailing the confidential letter to us. Letters delivered through third-party services, e.g., Interfolio, are also accepted.

　　· Cover Letter

　　· Curriculum Vitae

　　· Job Market Paper

　　· Transcripts

　　· Teaching Evaluations

　　· Three Letters of Reference

　　· Other research papers (if any)

　　Incomplete applications will not be considered.  

　　Deadline

　　Application submitted by Dec. 3, 2023 (Beijing Time) will receive full consideration. Interviews will be arranged in December.

　　Contact

　　2024 Faculty Recruitment Committee

　　Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development Peking University

　　Beijing 100871, P. R. China

　　Email: recruit@isscad.pku.edu.cn

　　Telephone: +86 10 62766005