The candidate's primary teaching responsibilities will be in
Chinese history from approximately 1650 to the present. We also
welcome candidates prepared to offer courses that place China in
broader East Asian, transnational, or global contexts, including
courses involving Japan or Korea. Depending on the candidate's
interests and departmental needs, occasional offerings might
include contemporary world history, the Vietnam War, or other
topics related to Asia.
Bentley's distinctive combination of business and the arts and
sciences creates promising opportunities for a historian of East
Asia. We are particularly interested in candidates who can help
students understand the connections between modern East Asian
history, capitalism, technology, and global trade. Candidates will
have opportunities to develop courses that draw upon their own
expertise while contributing to the department's expanding
curriculum.
Bentley University is committed to the teacher-scholar model in
which excellent teaching, active scholarship, service, and
community engagement are expected and valued. We seek qualified
faculty who represent diverse backgrounds, interests and talents
and share a commitment to high ethical standards and a willingness
to embrace challenge and change.
The History Department offers undergraduates a wide and
expanding array of courses. Our faculty are dedicated
teacher-scholars with expertise and publications in the histories
of colonial America, the U.S., modern and medieval Europe, the
Middle East, South Asia, North Africa, the Caribbean, and Soviet
and post-Soviet Russia. Members of the department have received
awards for excellence in research and innovative teaching, and all
are actively engaged in the administrative life of the
university.
Bentley University, located in suburban Boston, is an AACSB and
NECHE accredited institution that enrolls approximately 5,500
students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.
Bentley is ranked at or near the top in several categories by US
News & World Report, including Best Regional Universities North
and Most Innovative Schools, with Bloomberg ranking Bentley in the
top 20 undergraduate business programs. Bentley's high graduation
and retention rates and top-ranked Pulsifer Career Center reflects
a commitment to student success and inclusiveness. With a strong
faculty of teacher-scholars, Bentley strives to be a "Force for
Good" through the integration of business with the arts and
sciences, and a strong emphasis on ethics and social
responsibility. Providing a stimulating academic community for
faculty, staff, and students, Bentley supports its faculty as they
pursue cutting-edge research and bring their expertise and real
world understanding into the classroom.
For questions, contact Clifford Putney, Chair, Bentley
University History Department. Email: cputney@bentley.edu. Phone:
781-891-2285.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field of history,
or be scheduled to complete their Ph.D. by September 1, 2027.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, candidates must submit the following as
part of the application before January 15, 2027:
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An up-to-date curriculum vitae
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A letter of interest
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A Teaching Statement, which should include a description of how
the faculty member has demonstrated or intends to create and
support an inclusive classroom environment
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Three letters of recommendation
Pay Transparency:
At Bentley we offer a "total rewards" package designed to
attract, motivate, retain, and reward our employees. This includes
competitive compensation, robust benefits, career development and
opportunities, generous paid time off, workplace flexibility and a
positive, engaging employee experience. In alignment with the
Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act and our commitment to equity and
transparency, we're sharing the salary grade range for this role.
The grade range is based on market data and the scope of
responsibilities. Final pay will depend on your experience,
education, and other relevant qualifications.
Salary Ranges (depending on rank, qualifications and
experience):
If you have questions about the salary grade range or need
additional information, please contact us at
GA_HR_Employment@bentley.edu.
Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct
other pre-employment screening.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Bentley University strives to create a campus community that
welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values
differences and views them as a strength in our community.
Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building
strength through diversity. The University is committed to building
a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the
diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications
from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with
disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences
and backgrounds.
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