Assistant Professor of Modern Japanese History

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in the history of modern Japan. The appointment is nine months with base pay and starts September 1, 2027. Candidates must hold a Ph.D.

in History or a related field by the start date. The successful candidate will teach four courses annually over three academic quarters, advise graduate students, and contribute to a vibrant interdisciplinary community of Asianists

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History or adjacent field by start date.
• Specialization in modern Japanese history.
• Ability to teach four courses annually over three academic quarters.
• Advise graduate students and contribute to interdisciplinary community.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses annually over three academic quarters.
• Advise graduate students.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary Asianists community within the History Department.

Education

Ph.D. in History or adjacent field

Job description

Location

Evanston, Illinois

Assistant Professor, Modern Japanese History

Department: WCAS History

The Department of History at Northwestern University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in the history of modern Japan. We particularly encourage applications from historians who consider connections across and within the Japanese empire, the process of decolonization and its aftermath, and the global or regional contexts of Japanese history. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in History or an adjacent field by the start date of the appointment. The successful candidate will teach four courses annually over the course of three academic quarters, advise graduate students, and contribute to a vibrant interdisciplinary community of Asianists both in and beyond the History Department. This is a full-time position starting September 1, 2027.

Please address any questions regarding this position to Annerys Cano at [e-mail].

October 30, 2026.

Salary

The expected base pay range for this position is $90,000 - $105,000.

This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• paid medical/sick and parental leave
• tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
• pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
• generous retirement savings options
• wellness programs

For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.