Modern East Asian History Digital​/A.. Technology; Tenure-Track, F

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Applications should be submitted by January 09, 2026
, or full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Any questions should be directed to Dr. John Weber (jwweber), Chair, Personnel Committee, History Department.

Job Title

Modern East Asian History with Digital/A.I. Technology (Tenure-Track, F0249A)

Department

HISTORY DEPARTMENT

Position Number

F0249A

Job Description

The Department of History at Old Dominion University invites applications for a tenure‑track assistant professor of modern East Asian history and digital technology to begin July 2026
.

This is an annual ten‑month tenure‑track appointment. Candidates will teach introductory and thematic courses in pre‑modern and modern East Asian (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and/or transnational) history at the undergraduate level, along with graduate seminars in the candidate’s area(s) of specialty, while also maintaining an active research agenda. Candidates will teach at an annual 3‑3 load and will be expected to serve on departmental‑, college‑, and university‑level committees.

All areas of specialization will be considered, but preference will be given to candidates who also have demonstrated significant research and/or teaching experience involving one or more relevant digital technologies—including but not limited to: artificial intelligence and machine learning; GIS, mapping, and data visualization; extended/immersive reality; digital archiving; corpus analysis; and/or digital storytelling—and are able to contribute actively to ODU’s Forward‑Focused Digital Transformation Initiative.

Position Type

Full Time

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum Required Education

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in History or a related field by the time of appointment.

Minimum Required Experience

Applicants must have demonstrated the ability to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

Telework Friendly

No

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About ODU :
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward‑focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

About the History Department :
The study of history is central to a liberal arts education, and provides students with the insights and analytical skills useful to understanding our contemporary world. The history major at Old Dominion University prepares students for careers in government service, law, international trade, education, journalism, and other areas. History majors from ODU have gone on to the Ph.D. in history as well as related fields in the humanities and social sciences.

Many of our history majors have become exceptional teachers.

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