Assistant Professor of Instruction in U.S. History

Assistant Professor of Instruction in U.S. History

Position Description

The Department of History at Texas State University invites applications for two full-time instructional faculty positions in U.S. History at the rank of assistant professor. Each position carries a 4/4 teaching load and will be in our promotion-eligible faculty of instruction line. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both halves of the department’s survey courses in U.S. history. Candidates may also teach upper level or graduate classes in their area of expertise as part of their teaching load when it fits the needs of the department. Participation in departmental programs, service, and governance is expected.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or its equivalent in US History or a related field and 18 hours of graduate coursework in U.S. History is required by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence in the classroom at Texas State University or a peer institution as well as a commitment to student mentoring.
• Preference will be given to candidates whose areas of expertise complement the existing strengths of the History Department.

Application Procedures

The appointment date is January 1, 2027. Salary is commensurate with experience. All positions are subject to availability of funds. To guarantee full consideration, application materials must be received by October 27, 2026. Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58779.

A complete application includes:

• A letter of application that addresses teaching philosophy and experience.
• A CV.
• Unofficial graduate transcripts (all in one document).
• Two sample syllabi (one for a survey of either U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History since 1877, and one for an upper division course you would like to teach at Texas State).
• 3 to 5 references.
• Letters of recommendation and other materials will be requested as needed.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Legal Notices

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Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.

Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.