Gerald L. Curtis Professor of Modern Japanese Politics and Foreign Policy - Open Rank: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Full Professor

The Columbia School of International and Public Affairs and the Department of Political Science invite applications for a distinguished scholar at any academic rank, from tenure-track assistant professor to tenured full professor, to hold the Gerald L. Curtis Professorship of Modern Japanese Politics and Foreign Policy to begin July 1, 2025.

The successful candidate will be appointed jointly in the School of International and Public Affairs and the Department of Political Science or may be appointed exclusively in one of these two units.

A Ph.D. and the ability to undertake research in the Japanese language are required. Candidates will be expected to teach and sustain an active research and publication agenda involving public policy issues in contemporary Japanese politics and/or foreign relations. The candidate will be expected to play a leadership role in the Weatherhead East Asian Institute in organizing research and programmatic activities concerning Japanese politics and foreign policy.

Hiring Salary Range: $120,000-$250,000

* Assistant Professor: $120,000-$130,000

* Associate Professor: $130,000-$180,000

* Professor with tenure: $180,000-$250,000

Non-tenured applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of references, and at least two brief writing samples.

Tenured applicants should upload a vitae and letter of interest detailing current and future research plans.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For further information, please contact Deirdre Brady, Senior Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, at d.brady@columbia.edu.