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Assistant or Associate Professor of Chinese History, 1911 - Present

George Washington University
United States, D.C., Washington
Oct 01, 2025
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Posting Number: F002569
Academic Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Chinese History, 1911 - Present
Rank: Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
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Discipline Social Sciences
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Contract Type: With Tenure, Tenure Track
Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Proposed Start Date: 08/01/2026
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Position Description Summary:
The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs seeks to appoint a tenure-track late assistant or tenured early associate professor of Chinese History, 1911-Present. The specific area of research and subfield are open, but the successful candidate is expected to contribute to the Elliott School's mission of training the next generation of international affairs professionals. The successful candidate will be appointed in the Elliott School of International Affairs and the GWU Department of History beginning as early as Fall 2026.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses about modern China as well as sharing responsibility for teaching the required undergraduate world history course. The successful candidate will also be expected to perform service in the Elliott School and Department of History.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in History or a relevant interdisciplinary field to be considered for the position. Applicants must demonstrate strong potential for achievement in scholarship and in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Advertised Salary: Assistant professor salary range: $90,000-$100,000; Associate professor salary range: $100,000-$110,000.
Other Benefits:
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
Other Information:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application procedure: Please complete an online faculty application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/122152 . Applicants must upload a research and teaching statement, a current curriculum vita, a writing sample, and sample course syllabi. Additionally, three letters of reference are required. These letters must be submitted directly by the referees to the Elliott School's Faculty Affairs Office via email at esiafac@gwu.edu for the application to be considered complete. Review of applications will begin October 31, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
Applicants as a tenured associate professor must have a documented track-record of published scholarship and teaching excellent sufficient to fulfill the University's tenure requirements.
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Open Until Filled: Yes
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Quick Link https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/122152
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