Assistant Professor for The Department of History Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff,
faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups. Position Information Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant Department 00090 - History City Salt Lake City, UT Track Tenure Track New Position to Begin July 1, 2027 Details The Department of History at the University of
Utah seeks a tenure-line Assistant Professor in the modern history of China with a preference for East Asian, transnational, or global Chinese histories. The position is part of a new International and Area Studies initiative within the College of Humanities. Competitive applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to research and research-informed teaching at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate
curriculum. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in the applicant’s areas of expertise, contributing on a rotating basis to the teaching of both halves of our two-course Asian history survey (before and after 1500), and an additional service course. History faculty have opportunities to participate in the University’s interdisciplinary
initiatives in Asian and International Studies, Environmental Humanities, the Medical Humanities, Games, and Digital Humanities, among other programs. The PhD is preferred but ABD candidates are encouraged to apply. Applications are due November 1, 2026. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample, statement of teaching philosophy and practice, and teaching evaluations if available. Applicants will
also provide the names and email addresses of three references, whom our system will automatically contact for letters of recommendation. EEO/Non-Discrimination Information The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and
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