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University of Pittsburgh (USA: PA) - two positions - tenure possible for Japanese history

 * Two positions, one tenure track and one tenured/tenure track in Asian History, to begin Fall 2015
 * PhD must be in hand by August 2015
 * We invite applications from candidates working on any period of Chinese/Japanese/Korean/East Asian history from the eleventh century onward. The successful candidates will have the research languages and skills to train graduate students, in addition to teaching comparative modern East Asia surveys, specialized undergraduate courses, and graduate seminars. Candidates seeking appointment with tenure must demonstrate the ability to train graduate students in Japanese history. We encourage applicants to demonstrate how their research and teaching will contribute to one or more of our thematic fields: Atlantic History, Power and Inequality, Texts and Contexts, and World History
 * Send a letter of application, summary of the dissertation, CV, transcript of graduate courses, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Evelyn Rawski, Chair, East Asia Search Committee, Department of History, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
 * Applications must be postmarked by: 1 Nov. 2014

University of Pittsburgh (USA: PA) - Eurasian

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Eurasian History, to begin Fall 2015
 * We invite applications from candidates working in the area of modern Eurasian history (18th–20th century), in particular the history of Russia and its Eurasian borderlands (Caucasus, Central Asia, East Asia).  Individuals with interests in political, social, economic, and cultural history and who are able to conduct their research in both Russian and another Eurasian language are encouraged to apply
 * The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses, normally including one writing seminar annually, and should be ready to participate in our dynamic program of graduate teaching and research, which is built around cross-regional thematic collaboration.  We encourage applicants to demonstrate how their research and teaching will contribute to one or more of our transnational thematic fields: Atlantic History, Power and Inequality, Texts and Contexts, and World History
 * Send letter of application, CV, a single well-selected journal article or book/dissertation chapter, and three letters of recommendation to Chair, Eurasian Search Committee, Department of History, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA  15260
 * Applications must be postmarked by: 15 Oct. 2015

Boston College (USA: MA) - Modern China

 * The History Department at Boston College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in modern Chinese history.
 * The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to research and publication in the field, offer broad and specialized courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in the History Core as well as the Asian Studies Program. Ph.D. required by August 2015.
 * Please submit a letter of application, a CV, an article-length writing sample, and three letters of reference by November 1, 2014 to http://apply.interfolio.com/25329.

Elon University (USA: NC) - Qing Dynasty to Present

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Chinese History (Qing dynasty to the present preferred), to begin mid-August 2015
 * PhD in history is required as are strong language skills commensurate with the successful scholarly potential of any such candidate.
 * Responsibilities include teaching upper and lower division courses in Chinese history and other areas of East Asian history as well as courses in transnational and global history. Applicants must also be willing to teach lower and upper division courses in the interdisciplinary common core.
 * To apply, please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations, and a writing sample. All materials should be sent electronically to: Brian Digre, Chair, Chinese History Search Committee, [mailto:historysearch@elon.edu historysearch@elon.edu].
 * Review will begin immediately; complete applications must be received by 1 Oct. 2014.

State University of New York - Buffalo (USA: NY) - Pre-modern

 * Tenure track Assistant Professorship in pre-Modern Chinese History, to begin Fall 2015
 * "Field of specialization is open. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester, including undergraduate courses and graduate seminars, and will provide service to the department and/or University as required. Evidence of scholarly potential and a strong commitment to research and teaching is expected. Ph.D. required."
 * "Submit letter of application, c.v., and contact information for three letters of recommendation ... via www.UBJobs.buffalo.edu. Application materials must be submitted via the UBJobs posting. Finalists will be asked to submit official transcripts directly to the Search Committee Chair."
 * Deadline: 1 Oct. 2014.

University of Hong Kong (HKG)

 * Assistant Professor in Chinese History and Culture in the School of Chinese, to begin 1 Jan 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter.
 * Appointment is made on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal.  An appointee with demonstrated performance will be considered for tenure towards the end of the second three-year contract.
 * Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Chinese history or related areas.  They should pursue an active agenda of research and publication that can complement and reinforce the Programme's strengths in the broad spectrum of Chinese historical, religious and cultural studies.  The successful candidate should be able to develop and conduct courses in the history of the dissemination and the cultural influence of foreign religions (such as Manichaeism, Zoroastrianism, Islam, Catholicism and Protestantism) in China.
 * Applicants should send a completed application form together with an up-to-date C.V. to [mailto:chinjobs@hku.hk chinjobs@hku.hk]. Application forms (341/1111) can be downloaded at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc, and further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk/.
 * Deadline: 8 Aug. 2015.
 * The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only shortlisted applicants will be notified of the application result.

Yale University (USA: CT) - 20th C

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Chinese History from 1895 to present, to begin 1 Jul. 2015
 * "Applications are invited from historians with strong potential for achievement in scholarship, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and intellectual leadership. We welcome applications from historians who already hold teaching positions, as well as from recent PhDs and those who expect their PhD by the time of appointment."
 * Submit letter of application, C.V., statement of research and teaching interests, a chapter-length writing sample prepared for blind reading, and three letters of reference at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4101
 * review begins: 15 Sept. 2014.

University of New Mexico (USA: NM)

 * Tenure track Assistant Professorship in the History of East Asia in any time period, with an anticipated start date of August 2015.
 * PhD in History with an East Asian specialization must be in hand by August 2015.
 * LINK to APPLY
 * Deadline: 1 Nov. 2014
 * as of July 8, position does not exist (see higheredjobs and application link)

Johns Hopkins University (USA: MD)

 * tenure track assistant professorship in Japanese History, to begin 1 Jul. 2015
 * PhD must be in hand by 1 sept. 2015
 * Please submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample, research statement, and three letters of reference no later than October 1, 2014 to http://apply.interfolio.com/25094.
 * Review begins: 15 Sept. 2014.

Seoul National University (KOR) - Premodern

 * Open Rank faculty position in premodern Southeast Asian History
 * " Applicants are expected to have expertise in maritime history of Eastern Indian Ocean and South China Sea from 1000 to 1800 ca. Those who combine strong research records, ability to work with sources in multiple languages, and passion for teaching will be preferred."
 * "The successful candidate will be expected to teach on both undergraduate and graduate levels up to 9 hours a week in English and to start at Seoul National University preferably in March 2015. The salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s previous career and achievement. Only those who already have PhD at the time of submission of application will be considered. "
 * "Candidates should send us a letter of application, CV, description of courses that you would like to teach (sample syllabi), graduate transcript, a sample of scholarly writing (book chapter or article), and three letters of recommendation"
 * Review begins: 15 Oct. 2014 and continues until position filled.