Position Number:

F0A48W

Assistant Professor of History (Chinese History)

The Department of History's dedicated faculty and distinctive history give it a unique character among public institutions, and create a learning environment that fosters close interaction among students and professors. The Department of History's faculty members have areas of expertise ranging across the globe, and covering the entire period from the ancient world to the dawn of the twenty-first century.

The Harrison Ruffin Tyler Department of History at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Chinese history (field/period open). Appointment will begin August 10, 2025.
Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body as well as Master's and Ph.D. students. The successful applicant is also expected to contribute to the interdisciplinary program in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.


Teaching expectation is 2 courses per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling East Asian surveys, freshmen seminars, upper-division courses in Chinese history, and occasional graduate seminars, as well as other lecture and seminar-style courses.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in History or a related field at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2025).

Previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate and graduate research is preferred. Evidence of scholarly achievement or demonstrated potential as a scholar.

3KD410 History Dept

William & Mary

09/04/2024

10/25/2024

11/05/2024

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Faculty

Applicants must apply online at

https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests, and a statement of research interests. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in History in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.
For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, October 25, 2024. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.


Information on the degree programs in the Department of History may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/history/. Information on the degree programs in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/globalstudies/ames/.

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).


Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none