Positions Available

Modern China

Assistant Professor

The Department of History at Indiana University in Bloomington is searching for a tenure-track assistant professor in the History of Modern China, understood as post-1911. Applicants should hold the PhD or anticipate its completion by the time of appointment and must demonstrate an active and creative research program. All subfield specializations are encouraged to apply, but we particularly encourage applications from candidates who can teach courses which place China in its global context. Teaching duties will include undergraduate surveys and upper level lecture and seminar courses as well as graduate training. We are looking for dynamic candidates interested in contributing to and taking advantage of our many related units, including the East Asian Languages and Cultures Department, East Asian Studies Center, Central Eurasian Studies Department, and Pan-Asia institute.

Interested applicants should review position requirements and apply at http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/108. Those desiring further information on this position may contact the Department of History at histchr@indiana.edu or 812-855-3236.

Applications received by October 15, 2012 will receive full consideration.
Indiana University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We are especially interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of racial and ethnic minorities and disabled individuals.

Twentieth-Century African-American History

Associate Professor

The Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies (AAADS) and the Department of History at Indiana University seek to hire a scholar of twentieth-century African American history.  This joint position is at the associate professor rank, with the tenure home in AAADS. Both departments seek to build upon existing strengths in African American history and are especially interested in applicants whose work engages popular culture, social movements, and/or urban history. Scholars who have an interdisciplinary record of achievement are also encouraged to apply.  Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and six letters of recommendation to Dr. Valerie Grim at vgrim@indiana.edu or by mail to Dr. Valerie Grim, Chair, Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies, Indiana University, Memorial Hall East-Room M29, Bloomington, IN  47405. The application deadline is October 15, 2012.  Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women and minority candidates to apply.