Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Early Chinese History (Zhou through Han)
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- Princeton University
- Location
- Princeton, New Jersey
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- Arts & Humanities, Ethnic & Cultural Studies, Foreign Languages & Literature, History & Classics
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- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Princeton University
The Departments of East Asian Studies and History at Princeton University invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Early Chinese History (Zhou through Han), with particular emphasis on intellectual history in its sociopolitical contexts. The position is primarily based in the Department of East Asian Studies, but with a joint appointment in the History Department. The successful candidate should have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research. We seek faculty members who will create a climate that embraces excellence and diversity, with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring that will enhance the work of the department and attract and retain a diverse student body. Applicants are welcome to include a brief description of how they would contribute to this goal in their cover letter. Ph.D. must be in hand or expected by September 1, 2022. For full consideration, please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a writing sample (e.g., a dissertation chapter), and contact information for three references. The review of applications will begin on September 15, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. Apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/21501
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