Assistant Professor in Modern Chinese History

About the role

The Department of East Asian Studies, within the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, is appointing an Assistant Professor in Modern Chinese History, starting on 1 October 2027. The post is based in Central Cambridge, is full-time and permanent, and is responsible to the Head of Department. It aims to support and maintain the University's reputation for excellence in teaching and research and to help develop the field within the University and Faculty.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses, contribute to course development and innovation, lecture and lead seminars
• Supervise doctoral students and offer small-scale supervisions (tutorials)
• Offer college supervisions for undergraduates, which are paid separately by the colleges
• Engage with all aspects of academic life, including teaching, research and administrative duties within the Department and Faculty
• Publish and contribute to research, including submissions for the next national research assessment exercise

Required profile

• PhD in modern Chinese history, or will have one by the start of the contract
• Proven track record of, or clear potential for, high-level original research in the history of China during the 20th and 21st centuries
• Portfolio of publications at a level commensurate with an international reputation
• Commitment to teaching and working with Chinese-language sources, and fluency in Mandarin (prerequisite)

Applications are made online through the University's recruitment system, quoting reference GU51261. Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV with a list of publications, a research statement (max 3 pages) and a teaching statement (max 2 pages), and the names and contact details of three referees. Campus visits and interviews are expected in March 2027. The closing date is 15 December 2026. The salary is £47,389 to £59,966.