| Location | Chicago, IL |
DePaul University invites applications for an assistant professor specializing in Modern Chinese history with an expertise in International Studies, for a tenure track position for the 2027-28 academic year. While the position will be housed in the History Department, the candidate will teach in both the History Department and International Studies. The faculty will also be expected to teach in the University's interdisciplinary programs like the Chicago Quarter, Honors, and Study Abroad.
Applicants must submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; a syllabus; and three letters of recommendation, at least one of which should speak directly to the applicant's teaching experience; and an example of the candidate's scholarship. Teaching evaluations would also be helpful for evaluating the candidate's portfolio.
For full consideration, please submit application materials by December 15, 2026. Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.
About DePaul University''s Academic Calendar
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
The candidate must have a PhD in history or a related field required by September 2027. The department seeks excellence in instruction, research, and service and seeks someone who will look forward to taking on administrative responsibilities at some point in their careers.