Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor in Modern Japanese History

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured professorship (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, tenure-track or tenured; or Professor) in modern Japanese history to begin July 1, 2026. We seek a dynamic scholar for an open rank position in modern Japanese history, with specialization in 19th-century Japan into the early 20th century and with the strong potential to lead the field. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach undergraduate survey classes on Japanese history and culture and to contribute to the department's global core offerings as well as teach and advise PhD and MA students working in historical and cultural studies. Besides working closely with other Japanese studies faculty, the incumbent should expect to collaborate with specialists in other areas in the department (which covers China, Japan, Korea, Tibet, and Vietnam) as well as with cognate scholars in other departments and programs. Consideration of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Degree Required :

PhD required.

Minimum Qualifications :

Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching is required.

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.