Assistant Professor

New Mexico State University • Las Cruces, NM

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of History at New Mexico State University invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of East Asian History and Global History beginning in August 2027. We especially welcome applications from candidates whose expertise includes the history of China, Japan, and Korea, as well as experience in teaching the Global History II survey. Standard duties for tenure-track (9-month) faculty include maintaining a strong research program; teaching three courses per semester, including at least one general education survey course as well as topical undergraduate courses and graduate seminars; mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, including training graduate students and advising MA theses; and providing service to the department, college, and university. Faculty members in the department of history at NMSU are dedicated researchers and teachers eager to work with students in introductory surveys, upper-level undergraduate courses, and graduate seminars in our MA program.

Requirements

• PhD in history or Asian studies is required prior to appointment.
• ABD candidates may apply; however, the PhD must be in hand by August 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise includes the history of China, Japan, and Korea.
• Experience in teaching the Global History II survey.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong research program.
• Teach three courses per semester, including at least one general education survey course as well as topical undergraduate courses and graduate seminars.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, including training graduate students and advising MA theses.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree