Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences
Assistant Professor of History
Applications Due:
December 1, 2024
The Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) invites applications for one tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank in Asian history. We welcome applications from candidates working on the social and/or political history of all geographical regions of Asia broadly construed up to 1900 CE. Candidates who can help build on our existing strengths in the histories of power, institutions, law and legal cultures, or empire, are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary humanities group and will be expected to teach four seminar-style undergraduate courses annually, distributed across three quarters. The initial appointment as an assistant professor is contingent upon completion of a PhD in a relevant field.
Interested candidates should apply electronically. Applications should include the following: (1) cover letter, (2) current CV, (3) research statement describing research highlights and future plans, (4) education statement that addresses the applicant’s thoughts on classroom and laboratory instruction, mentorship of students and postdoctoral scholars, and ways to foster an inclusive, equitable environment for the development of scholars who come to Caltech with many different backgrounds and experiences, (5) three letters of recommendation; and (6) a sample of original written work.
Candidates unable to apply electronically may send these application materials to: Chair, Asian History Search, California Institute of Technology, HSS MC 101-40, Pasadena, CA 91125.
The deadline for applications is December 1, 2024.
Salaries for professorial faculty at Caltech fall in the range of $125,000 to $400,000.
Questions about the application process may be directed to: [email protected].
Instructions for Applicants
- Create an account.
- Fill out the application form.
- After you submit your application form send the link that is provided to your three references and have them upload their letters of recommendation.
- Upload the following documents (as individual files or in one combined pdf):
- cover letter;
- current CV;
- research statement describing research highlights and future plans;
- education statement that addresses the applicant’s thoughts on classroom and laboratory instruction, mentorship of students and postdoctoral scholars, and ways to foster an inclusive, equitable environment for the development of scholars who come to Caltech with many different backgrounds and experiences;
- a sample of original written work.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The initial appointment for tenure-track positions is normally four years. Reappointment beyond the initial term is contingent upon successful review conducted prior to the commencement of the fourth year.