Associate/Full Professor, History

About the Role

• Full-time tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
• Specialization: History of Modern China (nineteenth century to the present).
• Anticipated start date: August 16, 2027.
• Research focus: Any aspect of Modern China.
• All thematic areas are encouraged to apply.
• Will contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction in Modern Chinese history and broader East Asian history.
• Opportunities to develop courses that complement research and teaching interests.
• Expected to work on campus on a full-time basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct original research appropriate to the rank sought.
• Maintain an active research agenda with clear plans for future scholarship.
• Teach Chinese and East Asian history to students from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction.
• Contribute to service appropriate to career stage.
• Strengthen Chinese and East Asian studies within the department, university, and profession.
• Engage in research, teaching, mentoring, service, and intellectual collaboration.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• PhD in History or a closely related field.
• Established record of scholarly achievement appropriate for appointment with tenure at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
• Applicants currently holding the rank of Assistant Professor, or equivalent, whose scholarly record supports appointment with tenure at the Associate Professor level are encouraged to apply.
• Substantial engagement with Chinese-language primary sources and scholarship.
• Record of original research.
• Active research agenda with clear plans for future scholarship.
• Experience teaching Chinese and East Asian history.
• Preparedness to discuss approaches to teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Record of service appropriate to career stage.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience for effective teaching for a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• History of Modern China research expertise.
• Chinese-language proficiency for primary sources and scholarship.

Application Procedures & Deadline

• Apply via the University of Illinois Job Board: https://jobs.illinois.edu
• Upload the following as a single .pdf file in order:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three professional references
• Research statement
• Statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and effectiveness
• Statement of service experience
• Published article or book chapter (approx. 20–30 pages)
• Priority consideration deadline: October 16, 2026, 6:00 pm Central Time.
• Questions about the position: [email protected]
• Questions about the application portal: 217-333-2137 or [email protected]

Appointment Information

• Budgeted salary range:
• Associate Professor: $110,000–$125,000 (9-month service basis)
• Full Professor: $120,000–$160,000 (9-month service basis)
• Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, considering internal equity.
• The Crawford Professorship includes a generous annual research support.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Sponsorship for work authorization is eligible (except for new H1B petitions incurring a $100,000 fee).