Assistant Professor in Modern Chinese History

The Department of East Asian Studies, within the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, wishes to appoint to an Assistant Professorship in Modern Chinese History from 1 October 2027.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD (or will do so by the start of the contract) in modern Chinese history and have a proven track record of, or clear potential for, high-quality research and publications in any aspect of the history of China during the 20th and 21st Centuries.

The post-holder will be required to teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses as well as to supervise doctoral students. They are also expected to offer supervisions (small-scale tutorials). They will engage with all aspects of academic life, including teaching, research and administration duties within the Department and Faculty.

A commitment to teaching and working with Chinese language sources, as well as fluency in Mandarin, is a prerequisite.

Applications must include:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
- Research Statement (3 pages max.)
- Teaching Statement (2 pages max.)

Shortlisted candidates will be asked for samples of written work in due course. Please also provide the names and contact details of three referees who are familiar with your work. References will be taken up only after shortlisting.

We expect to hold campus visits and interviews with shortlisted candidates on 3 and 4 March 2027, subject to change.

For questions about this vacancy please contact Prof. Roel Sterckx ([email protected]) and for questions about the application process, please contact the Deputy Faculty Manager at [email protected].

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