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Job Overview
The Department of History in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of East Asian history since 1300, with all areas of teaching and research specialization open. The position is intended to begin in August 2027. It carries a 2/2 teaching load based on a semester system and is a standard 9-month faculty appointment.
The University of Cincinnati Department of History is a PhD-granting department with strengths in a wide range of fields, including environmental history, women's history, public history, digital history, and the history of race, law, religion, and empire. We are a community of 25 faculty members, 180 undergraduate majors and minors, and over 30 MA and PhD students.
Essential Functions
- Teach courses in the history of East Asia, including undergraduate survey as well as upper-division and graduate courses, such as but not limited to the history of China, Japan, and Korea.
- Conduct and publish peer-reviewed research in their area of specialization in East Asian history.
- Advise undergraduate and graduate students and supervise Teaching Assistants.
- Contribute service or committee work to the department (such as the Undergraduate or Graduate Studies Committee), college (such as grant or award review committees), and profession (such as peer review for journals or service in professional associations).
Minimum Requirements
Prior to the effective date of appointment, both of the following:
- PhD in History with a specialization in East Asia, in East Asian Studies with a History focus, or in another closely related discipline.
- One semester of teaching experience in History or related field at the college or university level, either as instructor or teaching assistant
Application Process
Interested applicants should apply online at jobs.uc.edu, Requisition #104135. A complete application must include the following: a cover letter describing your teaching and research interests, experience, and goals; a current CV; and an article-length writing sample or dissertation chapter. In your cover letter, please also include the names and affiliations of three individuals available to provide letters of recommendation upon request.
Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled, with initial interviews conducted by Zoom in December 2026 and campus interviews anticipated in early 2027.
Please address any questions to the search committee chair, Professor Willard Sunderland, at sunderwd@ucmail.uc.edu
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
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Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
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REQ: 104135