Principal Duties
The Department of History at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professorship in the History of Science and Technology in East Asia. The successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in East Asian history and the History of Science and Technology in East Asia, broadly defined to include its social, cultural, political, environmental, legal, military, economic, or transnational aspects, and will contribute to the intellectual life of the department. The East Asian geographic area is open. Applicants will be expected to enhance and complement the strengths of the department in the histories of science, technology, and medicine, gender, politics, and violence/conflict/Human Rights. The person who fills this position also will teach courses in the College’s Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program.
Qualifications
The Candidate must have a Ph.D. in history or related fields, with a specialization in the History of Science and Technology in East Asia. This position requires strong oral and written communication and proven ability to publish high-quality peer-reviewed research. Salary will be commensurate with training and experience.
Application Procedure
Applications must include the following items uploaded into Success Factors, the Purdue system for job applications, in this order and as one PDF document: 1) cover letter, with a discussion of teaching philosophy and research agenda; 2) Curriculum vitae; 3) the names of three referees (no letters please); and 4) a writing sample of no more than 25 pages (which may be a dissertation chapter, article, or book). Questions about the position should be directed to Frederick R. Davis, chair of the search committee, at frdavis@purdue.edu.
Review of the applications will begin on April 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.
Employee Class
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.