Assistant Professor: South Asian History at University of California

The Department of History in the School of Arts & Humanities at UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in South Asian History. We welcome applications from scholars focusing on any period, topic, thematic area, religion, nation or region within South Asia, including the precolonial, colonial, and postcolonial periods, diasporic communities, and anti-casteist, anti-Islamophobic approaches. Specialists in Indian Ocean History or other inter-regional fields are particularly encouraged to apply. 

The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2024. Duties include active research, graduate supervision, classroom teaching at all levels, and department and university service. The successful candidate will be charged with crafting a foundational curriculum in South Asian History. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales. 

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