Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - History of Modern East Asia - University of St Thomas

The University of St. Thomas invites applicants for a tenure-track position, at the rank of assistant professor, in the history of modern East Asia to begin September 1, 2025. Geographic and/or thematic specialization are open and scholars focused on pre-modern East Asia with interest and demonstrated ability to teach the modern period are welcome to apply.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong research agenda and a commitment to teaching historical content, skills, and methods to undergraduates. The teaching load of three courses per semester involves some combination of the following: intro-level courses including East Asian Civilization and World History in fulfillment of the core requirement (typically in rotation), as well as upper-level courses in their area of specialization for undergraduate history majors/minors and students in the International Studies program. More information on the History Department can be found here: History: College of Arts & Sciences. The History Department is interested in candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in teaching, research or service toward building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.  

St. Thomas is a dynamic, urban university with 9,000 students and 450 full-time faculty. Located in the vibrant Minneapolis-St. Paul area, one of the nation’s top 25 metro centers, we are a liberal arts institution that values excellence in teaching and research and actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion as an expression of our mission. To learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas, please visit Life as a Faculty member.

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all.  Our convictions of dignity, diversity, and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.  We welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means.  We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  This commitment is consistent with our mission:  Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a PhD (U.S. or Foreign Equivalent) in history or in a closely related field, or alternatively ABDs nearing completion of the PhD will also be considered, with the initial appointment made at the rank of instructor.  All applicants must have demonstrable skills necessary for excellence in teaching and show strong potential for productive scholarly activities.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Letter of Interest (cover letter)
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Complete the reference section of the application by providing contact information for 3 professional references. No references will be contacted without first getting the permission of the candidate.
4. A discussion of your philosophy, experiences, and/or methods of teaching, including a reflection on how diversity, equity and inclusion are part of your work as a teacher-scholar.

Further application materials may be requested at a later date but no additional materials beyond those requested above are asked of you at this time.

To ensure full consideration, all application materials must be received by Friday, October 18, 2024.  The position will remain open until filled.  Questions about the position should be directed to the department chair (Kari Zimmerman; kezimm@stthomas.edu).  If you encounter issues with the application process, please email Human Resources (employment@stthomas.edu).