Assistant Professor (History)
About The Position
The History Department of the University of Massachusetts Boston seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor in any field of early modern or modern Chinese history beginning September 1, 2027. Applicants should have an active research agenda, evidence of excellence in teaching, and a Ph.D. in History or a closely related field in hand by August 31, 2027. The History Department has thematic strengths in public history; cultural and social history; science, medicine, and health; imperialism, colonialism, and indigeneity; and labor and food history. Our students take courses in African, Latin American, and Asian history that complement our offerings in United States and European history. UMass Boston and the College of Liberal Arts prioritize student success and interdepartmental collaboration. We seek a colleague whose regional expertise in the history of China since the early modern period will expand and diversify our curriculum and also reinforce college-wide expertise in East Asian studies. Faculty in the History Department teach an effective 2-2 load. The position would include teaching undergraduate surveys in Chinese and East Asian history, as well as upper-level courses in areas of specialization. We hope the incoming sinologist will also contribute to our graduate (MA) program, which has both online and in-person tracks.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in History or a closely related field in hand by August 31, 2027.
- Active research agenda.
- Evidence of excellence in teaching.
- Expertise in the history of China since the early modern period.
- Ability to expand and diversify the curriculum.
- Ability to reinforce college-wide expertise in East Asian studies.
- Engage the diverse life experiences of the student body.
- Appreciate that students bring their holistic selves into the academic setting.
- Recognize and articulate how own life experiences and backgrounds have shaped their journeys, practices, and commitments as researchers, scholars, and educators.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate surveys in Chinese and East Asian history.
- Teach upper-level courses in areas of specialization.
- Contribute to the graduate (MA) program, which has both online and in-person tracks.
Benefits
- Tenure-track position
- UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
- Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the hiring process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
