Assistant Professor of History

Wesleyan Universitys History Department invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in the history of Japan to begin July 1 2027. Period and subfield of specialization are open but the ability to teach surveys of premodern and modern Japan is expected. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment and will be fully housed in the History Department.

Teaching responsibilities (2-2 teaching load on campus) will include survey courses of premodern and modern Japan as well as surveys and first-year and advanced seminars in the successful applicants areas of specialization. Additional duties include advising and mentoring students carrying on a program of research and participating in faculty governance at the departmental and university level.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in history or a closely related fieldin handbythetimeofappointment to behiredasanAssistantProfessor; a successful candidate may be hired as an Instructor if the candidate does not have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment but will complete the Ph.D in history or a closely related field within one year of hire.

Application Instructions:

You will be asked to upload electronic versions of the items we require which are: (1) a cover letter of application (2) a curriculum vitae (3) a chapter-length writing sample and may include (4) a separate statement of current research and (5) a teaching the cover letter applicants should describe how they will embrace the colleges commitment to fostering an inclusive community as well as their experience working with individuals from historically marginalized or underserved groups. You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we may obtain confidential letters of recommendation (please double-check the accuracy of the email addresses of the referees you name to ensure that you have the most up-to-date email addresses for each one).

Applications completed by October 15 2026 will receive full consideration. Please contact Ying Jia Tan at if you have questions about the application process.

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidates completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

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