Associate/Full Professor, History of Modern China
The Department of History at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks a scholar to join the faculty as an Associate or Full Professor specializing in the history of modern China.
Best for:Best for established historians of modern China with a strong publication record and teaching experience.
Overview
The Department of History at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level. The successful candidate will focus their research and teaching on the history of modern China. This role involves contributing to the department's academic mission through high-quality research, teaching, and service. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a strong record of scholarly achievement appropriate for the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
What you'll do
- Conduct original, high-impact research in the field of modern Chinese history.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in history.
- Supervise and mentor graduate students in their research and professional development.
- Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
- Contribute to the intellectual life and academic community of the Department of History.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in History or a closely related field
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Strong record of scholarly achievement appropriate for the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
- Demonstrated expertise in the history of modern China.
- Strong record of scholarly publications.
- Proven ability to teach at the university level.
- Commitment to academic service and institutional engagement.
- Must hold a PhD in History or a closely related field by the start date.
- Must be eligible for employment in the United States.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-16
Interested candidates should submit their application materials through the official university portal. Please ensure all required documents are uploaded as specified in the job posting.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
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