Assistant Professor of History

Assistant Professor Of History With A Specialty In East Asia And The World

The Department of History at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of History with a specialty in East Asia and the World.

The successful candidate will normally teach three course sections per semester, including the East Asian Civilization I and II survey sequence and upper-division East Asian History courses. A PhD in History with an emphasis in East Asian history is required. A specialty in Modern East Asian History is preferred. ABDs near completion will be considered, but they must have a Ph.D. by the time of appointment. The History Department at the University of Alaska has a large and growing number of majors and is known for its research productivity, excellent teaching, and collegial working environment. The College of Arts and Sciences is a welcoming and diverse academic community, providing a world-class, Alaska-rooted education that prepares students for the challenges of today and tomorrow through educational excellence, transformative research, creative expression, and community engagement. It is where innovative research and creative work culminate to transform Alaska's next generation. We seek candidates dedicated to promoting an environment that increases student knowledge about local, national, and global communities. The University of Alaska Anchorage is the largest of three universities in the University of Alaska system, serving nearly 12,000 students from all over the United States and 89 countries. Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, sits on the lands of the Dena'ina and Eklutna peoples and has an ethnically diverse population of 295,000. Anchorage offers a lively intellectual and cultural life, including opera, symphony, theater, art events, and a variety of restaurants. Set between snow-capped peaks of the Chugach Mountains and the ocean waters of Cook Inlet, the city offers ready access to state and national forests and parks, year-round outdoor recreation, and unsurpassed natural beauty.

To thrive in this role, applicants should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to teach core and specialized courses in the department's curriculum; demonstrated potential to support and mentor students; demonstrated commitment to student success; and knowledge of innovative teaching practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D degree in History, with emphasis in East Asian History, by the time of appointment. A specialty in Modern Eastern Asian History is preferred. Demonstrated capacity for scholarly or creative activity, including publications, presentations, or a defined research agenda. Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching at the college/university level.

Preferred Experience: Evidence of effective teaching across modalities, including online or hybrid formats; experience with curriculum development, program assessment, or course design; familiarity with or experience in grant writing and project management; experience teaching or working in an open-access, public university; evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration or applied/community-engaged scholarship; experience or demonstrated potential in contributing to interdisciplinary programs; and knowledge of regional issues or communities relevant to the institution's mission (e.g., Circumpolar North, Alaska Native communities, rural engagement).

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, AK. This is a full-time, 9-month base, tenure-track faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, faculty time off, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Faculty salaries are based on a variety of factors, including education and experience.

Application review will begin on September 15, 2026. To ensure consideration, please submit your application by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on September 14, 2026.

Please attach the following to your application:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy*
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is represented by United Academics-AAUP/AFT (UNAC).

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