New River Community College
Modern East Asian History with Digital/AI Technology (Tenure-Track, F0249A)
New River Community College, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
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 premodern 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 a 3-3 load and are 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
Recruitment Type 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.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred qualifications to be listed.
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date 11/07/2025
Application Review Date 01/09/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Instructions How to Apply:
Interested candidates must apply at
https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/24658
and attach the following with their online application:
A letter of application.
A Curriculum Vitae.
A writing sample.
A syllabus for an upper-division undergraduate course.
Unofficial graduate transcript.
Contact information for three professional references.
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@odu.edu) , Chair, Personnel Committee, History Department.
Reasonable Accommodation Request If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
About the College 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 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.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)
Higheredjobs.com
DiverseJobs.com
InsightIntoDiversity.com
Jobs.Virginia.gov
Old Dominion University website
Virginia Pilot (website or print)
Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)
Academic Keys
Other
If you selected 'Other,' how did you hear about this employment opportunity? (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Writing Sample 1
Other Document
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Contact Information for Professional References
Optional Documents #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 premodern 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 a 3-3 load and are 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
Recruitment Type 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.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred qualifications to be listed.
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date 11/07/2025
Application Review Date 01/09/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Instructions How to Apply:
Interested candidates must apply at
https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/24658
and attach the following with their online application:
A letter of application.
A Curriculum Vitae.
A writing sample.
A syllabus for an upper-division undergraduate course.
Unofficial graduate transcript.
Contact information for three professional references.
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@odu.edu) , Chair, Personnel Committee, History Department.
Reasonable Accommodation Request If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
About the College 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 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.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)
Higheredjobs.com
DiverseJobs.com
InsightIntoDiversity.com
Jobs.Virginia.gov
Old Dominion University website
Virginia Pilot (website or print)
Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)
Academic Keys
Other
If you selected 'Other,' how did you hear about this employment opportunity? (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Writing Sample 1
Other Document
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Contact Information for Professional References
Optional Documents #J-18808-Ljbffr