American Historical Association
Assistant Professor of Chinese History
American Historical Association, Williamsburg, Virginia, us, 23187
The Harrison Ruffin Tyler Department of History at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Chinese history (field/period open). Appointment will begin August 10, 2025.Duties:
Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body as well as Master’s and Ph.D. students. The successful applicant is also expected to contribute to the interdisciplinary program in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.Teaching Expectations:
Teaching expectation is 2 courses per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling East Asian surveys, freshmen seminars, upper-division courses in Chinese history, and occasional graduate seminars, as well as other lecture and seminar-style courses.Required Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in History or a related field at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2025).Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate and graduate research is preferred. Evidence of scholarly achievement or demonstrated potential as a scholar.Applicants must apply online at
https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/61866 . Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests, and a statement of research interests. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in History in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.Application Timeline:
For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, October 25, 2024. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.Information on the degree programs in the Department of History may be found at
https://www.wm.edu/as/history/ . Information on the degree programs in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies may be found at
https://www.wm.edu/as/globalstudies/ames/ .
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Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body as well as Master’s and Ph.D. students. The successful applicant is also expected to contribute to the interdisciplinary program in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.Teaching Expectations:
Teaching expectation is 2 courses per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling East Asian surveys, freshmen seminars, upper-division courses in Chinese history, and occasional graduate seminars, as well as other lecture and seminar-style courses.Required Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in History or a related field at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2025).Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate and graduate research is preferred. Evidence of scholarly achievement or demonstrated potential as a scholar.Applicants must apply online at
https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/61866 . Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests, and a statement of research interests. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in History in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.Application Timeline:
For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, October 25, 2024. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.Information on the degree programs in the Department of History may be found at
https://www.wm.edu/as/history/ . Information on the degree programs in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies may be found at
https://www.wm.edu/as/globalstudies/ames/ .
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