Assistant Professor in Modern Chinese History
A tenure-track academic position focused on 20th and 21st-century Chinese history at the University of Cambridge.
Best for:Historians specializing in modern China with a strong research record and a commitment to teaching and supervision.
Overview
The Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cambridge is seeking an Assistant Professor in Modern Chinese History. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's research and teaching profile, focusing on any aspect of Chinese history from the 20th century to the present. Responsibilities include delivering undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervising doctoral students, and providing small-scale tutorials. Applicants are expected to engage fully in the academic life of the Faculty, including administrative duties and high-quality research output. The role requires a strong commitment to working with Chinese language sources and fluency in Mandarin.
What you'll do
- Conduct high-quality research and publish findings in the field of modern Chinese history.
- Design and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses within the Faculty.
- Provide small-scale tutorials and supervisions to students.
- Supervise doctoral candidates and support their research development.
- Participate in departmental and faculty administrative duties.
- Engage with Chinese language primary sources for research and teaching purposes.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Modern Chinese History or a closely related field
Language: English (fluent); Mandarin (fluent)
Instruction: English
Publications: Proven track record of high-quality research and publications.
- Proven track record or clear potential for high-quality research and publications.
- Fluency in Mandarin Chinese.
- Experience or demonstrated ability in teaching at the university level.
- Ability to work with Chinese language historical sources.
- Must hold a PhD by the start of the contract.
- Must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-15 (GMT)
Applications must be submitted through the university's online portal. Candidates should provide a cover letter, a CV with a publication list, a research statement (max 3 pages), and a teaching statement (max 2 pages). Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews and campus visits in March 2027.
- Cover letter
- CV
- List of publications
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- 3 reference letters
Contact
Roel Sterckx· Professor
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