SEAA News Blog: Jobs

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem invites applications for a tenure-track position (open rank) in the Department of Asian Studies, with a specialization in Premodern China. We are interested in researchers who specialize in aspects of premodern China (pre-1800) in its broadest meaning, including (but not confined to) political and intellectual history, traditional literature and arts, material culture and archeology, economic and institutional history, religions in China, and so forth. The researcher’s ability to connect between premodern and modern and current Chinese history or analyze Chinese history from a broader comparative perspective will be considered an additional advantage.

The American School of Prehistoric Research (ASPR), which supports research and education in Old World prehistory, is pleased to announce the application deadline for 2025 ASPR Junior Fellowships: postdoctoral research fellowships at Harvard University for recent PhDs who are pursuing independent research on Old World prehistory.

New York University (NYU) seeks an accomplished scholar and a visionary leader to serve as the next Director of the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW). The successful candidate will have an excellent scholarly profile which contributes significantly to ISAW’s exploration of the political, economic, cultural and religious connectivity between ancient civilizations. The candidate will combine an outstanding academic record with administrative experience and an inspirational leadership ability to engage with the ISAW community.

Visiting Professor of East Asian Art History, NYU Abu Dhabi, Due Feb 15 

American School of Prehistoric Research Junior Fellowship The American School of Prehistoric Research (ASPR), which supports research and education in Old World prehistory, is pleased to announce ASPR Junior Fellowships: postdoctoral research fellowships at Harvard University for recent PhDs who are pursuing independent research on Old World prehistory. Eligible candidates can be of any nationality but must be at an early stage of their scholarly career doing research that focuses on Old World prehistory.

The PhD Program in the Ancient World at New York University’s Institute for the Ancient World is currently accepting applications.

About ISAW's PhD Program:

Encompassing the ancient world from the western Mediterranean to East Asia, from the Neolithic to the early Medieval period, the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World is focused on creating a new generation of scholars whose work crosses over the disciplinary boundaries of traditional departments.

The Münchner Zentrum für Antike Welten (MZAW) invites applications for a Visiting Professorship in Cultural History of the Ancient World for either one or two years, starting on October 1, 2024.

Founded in 1898, Peking University was initially named as the Imperial University of Peking, whose establishment marked the threshold of modern Chinese higher education. Now with a community of over 40, 000 students, faculty members and staff from a variety of cultural backgrounds, Peking University has become a vibrant and internationalized institution in promoting teaching and academic studies.

Associate / Assistant Professor of History in Ancient and Medieval China

H. Bruce McEver Chair in Archaeological Science and Technologies

Job Summary