Assistant Professor in Early Modern China

University of Utah History Department; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah's Department of History seeks a tenure-line Assistant Professor specializing in the modern history of China, with a preference for East Asian, transnational, or global Chinese histories. The position is part of a new International and Area Studies initiative within the College of Humanities.

Competitive applicants will demonstrate a strong research record and a commitment to research-informed teaching across undergraduate and graduate programs.

Qualifications

• PhD in History or closely related field preferred; ABD candidates encouraged to apply.
• Experience in modern Chinese history and related areas.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per semester at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Contribute to two-part Asian history survey courses (pre-1500 and post-1500).
• Provide service to the department and participate in interdisciplinary initiatives.

Skills

Modern Chinese history

Transnational/global history

Undergraduate & graduate teaching

Education

PhD

ABD acceptable

Job description

The Department of History at the University of Utah seeks a tenure-line Assistant Professor in the modern history of China with a preference for East Asian, transnational, or global Chinese histories. The position is part of a new International and Area Studies initiative within the College of Humanities. Competitive applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to research and research-informed teaching at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in the applicant’s areas of expertise, contributing on a rotating basis to the teaching of both halves of our two-course Asian history survey (before and after 1500), and an additional service course. History faculty have opportunities to participate in the University’s interdisciplinary initiatives in Asian and International Studies, Environmental Humanities, the Medical Humanities, Games, and Digital Humanities, among other programs. The PhD is preferred but ABD candidates are encouraged to apply. Applications are due November 1, 2026.