Teaching And Research Positions In The Department Of History, Peking University

1. Introduction to the Department

The Department of History at Peking University traces its origins back to the History School established in 1899 by the Beijing Normal University Hall. In 1902, it was renamed the Department of Chinese History and the Department of International History, and later in 1919, it was unified into the Department of History. In 1952, the department underwent further restructuring as various university history faculties merged, becoming the Department of History, which then offered three majors: Chinese History, World History, and Archaeology. The Department of Archaeology was established separately in 1983.

Currently, the department is composed of five core teaching and research departments:

• Department of Ancient Chinese History
• Department of Modern Chinese History
• Department of Ancient World History
• Department of Modern History of Europe and the United States
• Department of Modern History of Asia, Africa, and Latin America

The academic strength of the Department of History at Peking University has long been recognized as a leader in China's history academic community. In the 2016 National First-level Discipline Review, the discipline of Chinese History received an A rating, and World History received an A+ rating. Both disciplines were later selected by the Ministry of Education in 2017 as "first-class disciplines."

In the years ahead, the Department of History aims to build on its traditional strengths, fostering integration and academic rigor, creating a competitive and innovative academic environment, and producing high-level academic achievements that contribute to the country’s development. The department seeks to continue training professionals who will lead the nation into the future and serve as social pillars with a sense of historical responsibility and mission.

2. Post Settings

Open Positions:

Assistant Professor / Pre-Appointed Associate Professor / Tenured Associate Professor / Professor

Department of History

Job Series: Teaching and Research Series

Job Responsibilities:

• Engage in research related to Chinese History (ancient or modern) or World History (national, regional, or specialized history).
• Have obtained a doctorate or completed postdoctoral research at a reputable university in China or abroad.
• Age limit: Generally not more than 45 years old. (Age limit may be waived for academic leaders).

Qualifications:

• Have published a significant number of high-quality academic papers in the respective field, demonstrating outstanding scholarly performance for one‚Äôs age group.
• Strong academic reputation with excellent peer reviews.
• Decent character, good academic style, strong work ethic, and good team cooperation skills.

Number of Positions: 0-6 (including 0-1 from the Research Center for the History of the People's Republic of China; 0-1 from the Institute of Unearthed Literature and Ancient Civilization)

Assistant Professor / Pre-Appointed Associate Professor / Tenured Associate Professor / Professor

Research Center for the History of the People's Republic of China

Job Series: Teaching and Research Series

Job Responsibilities:

• Engage in research on the history of the People's Republic of China.
• Have obtained a doctorate or completed postdoctoral research at a reputable university in China or abroad.
• Age limit: Generally not more than 45 years old.

Qualifications:

• Publish high-quality academic papers with strong scholarly performance for one‚Äôs age.
• Excellent peer review and academic reputation.
• Decent character, strong work ethic, and good team cooperation skills.

Number of Positions: 0-1

Assistant Professor / Pre-Appointed Associate Professor / Tenured Associate Professor / Professor

Institute of Unearthed Literature and Ancient Civilizations

Job Series: Teaching and Research Series

Job Responsibilities:

• Engage in research on unearthed documents and related fields (e.g., Shang and Zhou Jinwen oracle bones, pre-Qin, Qin, and Han history).
• Have obtained a doctorate or completed postdoctoral research at a reputable university in China or abroad.
• Age limit: Assistant professors should generally be under 35 years old; tenured associate professors should be under 45 years old; professorships should be under 55 years old.

Qualifications:

• High-quality academic monographs or several high-level academic papers in the relevant fields.
• Outstanding academic ability or development potential.
• Ability to teach both basic and professional courses in related areas.
• Strong work ethic, good academic style, and a team-oriented spirit.

Number of Positions: 0-1

Contact Information:

• Contact Person: Mr. Qin
• Contact Number: 62757447
• E-mail:hisrenshi@pku.edu.cn
• Address: Building 3, Lee Shau Kee Humanities Garden, Peking University, No. 5 Summer Palace Road, Haidian District, Beijing

3. Application Materials

Applicants should submit the following materials:

1. Detailed Resume (including academic background, research experience, etc.)
2. Academic Degree Certificates
3. Major Research Achievements
4. Representative Publications
5. Future Work Plans

Application Deadlines:

• For the first half of the year: March 30, 2025.
• For the second half of the year: September 1, 2025.

Please send the electronic version of your materials to: hisrsbsh@pku.edu.cn