Wesleyan University’s Department of History invites applications for a one year full-time Visiting Professor of Japanese and East Asian History beginning September 1, 2025. Area and period of research is open. Ph.D. in History or related field should be in hand by the time of the appointment to be hired as a Professor; a successful candidate may be hired as an Instructor if the candidate does not have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment. The teaching load is 3/2, in person on Wesleyan’s campus. Courses offered will include one survey course each on premodern and modern Japanese history. Preference will be given to candidates who can also offer one course on Chinese and/or Korean history. With a strong and diverse undergraduate student body, Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college that values both scholarship and teaching.

To apply, visit https://wesleyan.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/careers. A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, statement of current research, and documentation of teaching experience, including teaching statement, course syllabi and student evaluations. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college's commitment to fostering an inclusive community. You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation.

Applications completed by April 1, 2025 will receive full consideration. Please contact Gary Shaw at gshaw@wesleyan.edu or (860) 685-2373 if you have questions about the application process.

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