"Assistant Professor in Modern (post-1911) Chinese History"

The Yale University Department of History intends to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor in Modern (post-1911) Chinese History to begin on July 1, 2026. Applicants should have strong potential for excellence and achievement in scholarship and in undergraduate and graduate teaching. The successful candidate will offer general and specific courses in Modern Chinese History. We welcome applications from historians who already hold teaching positions, as well as recent Ph.D.s and those who expect their Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the time of appointment. All applicants should submit a letter of application, C.V., statement of research and a statement of teaching interests, three confidential letters of recommendation, and a chapter-length writing sample prepared for anonymous reading at https://apply.interfolio.com/169929. Please contact Ms. Caryn Carson, Senior Administrative Assistant at: caryn.carson@yale.edu with any questions. The review of applications will begin September 30, 2025.