• Assistant Professor, History

    Texas A&M University- KingsvilleKingsville, TX 78363

    Job #2799378270

  • Job Title

    Assistant Professor, History

    Agency

    Texas A&M University - Kingsville

    Department

    Department Of Hist, Political Sci, & Phi

    Proposed Minimum Salary

    Commensurate

    Job Location

    Kingsville, Texas

    Job Type

    Faculty

    Job Description

    Job Summary

    The Department of History at Texas A&M University-Kingsville invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in 19th- and 20th-century European history. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to subfields in African history or Central and South American history. The successful candidate will be expected to teach surveys in United States history both halves of the world history survey and contribute to the department's undergraduate and graduate programs.

    Responsibilities
    • Teach undergraduate courses in 19th- and 20th-century European history.
    • Teach survey courses in United States history
    • Secondary field in African history, South Asian, or Central and South American history.
    • Teach both halves of the world history survey courses.
    • Engage in scholarly research and publication.
    • Participate in service activities at the department, college, and university levels.
    • Advise and mentor students.
    Minimum Qualifications
    • Ph.D. in History
    • Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.
    • A promising research agenda with the potential for publication.
    • Ability to teach a student body with a variety of learning styles.
    • Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience teaching world history survey courses.
    • A record of scholarly publications.
    • Experience with online or hybrid teaching formats.
    Application Instructions

    Applicants should submit the following materials:

    • A cover letter detailing teaching and research interests.
    • Curriculum vitae.
    Contact Information

    If you have questions about the position, please contact the Department of History, Political Science, and Philosophy at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

    Email Contacts:

    Dr. Michael Houf, Department Chair

    Department of History, Political Science and Philosophy

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    Dr. Dean Ferguson, History Program Director

    Department of History, Political Science and Philosophy

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    Applications should be submitted through the university's employment portal. We look forward to your application and the possibility of you joining our dynamic and dedicated team of scholars.

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

    Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.