Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Modern Chinese History

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 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.