Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Assistant Professor, Early Modern or Modern Chinese History

Chinese History. The History Faculty, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in early modern or modern Chinese history effective July 1, 2009. A secondary field of research and teaching interest in comparative Asian history is desirable.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or expect to complete Ph.D. by September 1, 2009 and are expected to provide evidence of innovation and excellence in research, as demonstrated by their published contributions or potential contributions to scholarship in the field. A strong commitment to teaching excellence is also required.

Send letter of application, curriculum vita, writing sample and three confidential letters of reference to: Ms. Mabel Chin, Chinese History Search Committee; History Faculty, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Building E51-285; 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307, mchin@mit.edu. For full consideration, complete applications should be received by October 15, 2008. MIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.