https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu Latest ALUMNI CAREER CENTER Jobs Sun, 31 May 2026 06:14:39 Z https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22293059/visiting-assistant-professor-of-history https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22293059/visiting-assistant-professor-of-history Goshen, Indiana, Position Summary The History Department at Goshen College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in History beginning August 2026. We seek candidates with a specialization in the history of Africa, Asia, or Latin America. Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas are especially encouraged to apply: religion in the Global South, oral history, and/or migration. Experience teaching composition-heavy courses and general education courses is strongly desired. Essential Duties The successful candidate will teach a full load (4-4, 4-3-1) of undergraduate courses, including general education survey courses and upper-level courses in their area of specialization. Benefits Healthcare/Prescription insurance (Goshen College pays employee premium) Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Account Life/AD&D (Goshen College pays employee premium) Long Term Disability (after 1 year of employment – college pays employee premium) Retirement (403(b)) College contribution to retirement after 90 days Free membership to GC Recreation-Fitness Center Paid holidays Paid Parental Leave Tuition discounts and more Required Qualifications PhD in History by date of appointment (for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor) ABD in History (for appointment as Visiting Instructor). Apply Here Thu, 21 May 2026 13:38:02 -0400 https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22270846/the-tang-center-postdoctoral-research-scholar-in-early-china-studies https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22270846/the-tang-center-postdoctoral-research-scholar-in-early-china-studies New York, New York, Location: 01 Open Date: May 06, 2026 Salary Range or Pay Grade: $72,116 Description With the generous support of the Tang Center for Early China, the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University is pleased to invite applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Research Scholar position in Early China Studies, to start on September 1, 2026, and end on August 31, 2027. The Tang Center Postdoctoral position is intended to foster the academic careers of recent PhDs whose area of research is Early China Studies. In addition to pursuing his or her own research, the successful candidate is expected to teach one course per semester (two courses in total). One course must be a department core course “Introduction to East Asian Civilizations: China," and the other course must be a graduate seminar on Early China. In some cases, other teaching assignments may be made according to departmental need. He/she will give a lecture at the Tang Center, and take part in the regular events of the department and the Tang Center. Compensation includes a competitive annual salary, and health benefits. The scholar will be provided with office space, access to the library system, and other related administrative assistance. Review of applications will begin on June 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Qualifications Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. degrees (defense and deposit of the dissertation) by June 30, 2026, but no earlier than July 1, 2020. Candidates who do not yet hold a Ph.D. but expect it by June 30, 2026, must indicate the date of the defense and the date of the dissertation deposit. Application Instructions All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting system (ASR/Interfolio). Please upload the following required materials: Cover letter Curriculum Vitae 10 page double-spaced research project proposal with the following information: The significance of the project Comprehensive list of sources Method of study Potential contributions of the proposed research A one-page statement of teaching interests Two syllabi, one of which is for a graduate seminar course on Early China, and the other for the undergraduate lecture course: “Introduction to East Asian Civilizations: China” (note: Columbia courses normally meet a total of two or three hours per week throughout a fourteen-week semester). A writing sample (may be a dissertation chapter) Two letters of recommendation (in English) Application materials (including letters of reference) received by  May 30, 2026  will receive full consideration. Candidates may be invited for an interview to be held by phone or video. All evaluations made in connection with applications received are confidential. Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Apply Now Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Pay Transparency Disclosure The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Wed, 13 May 2026 09:07:44 -0400