Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - History (27-28) in Chicago, Illinois at DePaul University

DePaul University


Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - History (27-28)

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Posting Details

Job ID: 186616
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
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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.

Qualifications:
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.
Application Instructions:
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).

Close Date: Dec 15, 2026

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $68,220 - $71,700, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicant Documents

Cover Letter(1)
C.V.(1)
Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)
Syllabus(1)
Writing Sample(1)

Append string: DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.