About Position/Job
The University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Modern Southeast Asian Humanities in the Department of South and Southeast Asian Studies, starting 1 July 2026. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the study of modern Southeast Asia through humanistic approaches such as archival research, digital humanities, and narrative traditions. Candidates may focus on diverse areas, with particular interest in Indonesia, the Malay World, and Islam in Southeast Asia. The position carries a salary range of $80,800 – $128,700 (9-month academic year) with the possibility of off-scale adjustments. Faculty at Berkeley are expected to excel in research, teaching, and service, while contributing to an inclusive academic community that values interdisciplinary collaboration and global engagement.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Assistant Professor
- Institution: University of California, Berkeley
- Department: South and Southeast Asian Studies
- Research Field: Modern Southeast Asian Humanities
- Location: Berkeley, California, USA
- Number of Posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Tenure-track
- Start Date (Anticipated): July 2026
- Working Hours: Full-time (9-month academic year)
- Salary Range: $80,800 – $128,700 (with potential off-scale adjustments)
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Southeast Asian humanities
- Archival research
- Digital humanities
- Narrative traditions
- Regional focus: Indonesia, Malay World, Islam in Southeast Asia
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD or equivalent international degree (or enrolment in such a programme at the time of application).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Research expertise in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malay World, or Islam.
- Advanced proficiency in one or more Southeast Asian languages for high-level research.
- Evidence of academic, professional, or public service promoting participation in Southeast Asian studies.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct innovative research in modern Southeast Asian humanities.
- Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Supervise and mentor PhD and MA students.
- Contribute to departmental service and university initiatives.
- Advance Berkeley’s mission of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Application Process
How to Apply:
Submit applications via the Berkeley AP Recruit portal.
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
- Research Statement
- Teaching and Mentoring Statement
- Service Statement
- Writing Samples (two sole-authored works, up to 10,000 words each)
- Completed Authorization to Release Information Form
- Contact information for 3 referees (letters requested only at longlist stage)
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 30 August 2025
- Deadline: 25 October 2025 (11:59 pm Pacific Time)
- Interview Date: To be announced
Useful Links
- Institution Website: University of California, Berkeley
- Department Website: South and Southeast Asian Studies – UC Berkeley
- Official Notification Link: click here
- Apply now: UC Berkeley AP Recruit Portal
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