Texas Tech University, History
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in U.S. Southwest History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Texas, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The Department of History at Texas Tech University seeks to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor in U.S. Southwest history. The department is particularly interested in specializations related to Chicana/o history, Mexican American history, and/or Texas history. Ability to teach the undergraduate survey in Texas history is required. Teaching responsibilities will also include graduate and undergraduate courses in U.S. Southwest history and related subfields, as well as the U.S. history survey. A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching is required. The successful candidate must conduct research commensurate with the standards of a research-intensive university, and will be expected to offer appropriate service to the department, college, and university as needed. Applicants should have completed a PhD in U.S. Southwest history at the time of the appointment.
All interested applicants must apply online at http://www.texastech.edu/careers (click on ‘Faculty’ and 'Search openings' then enter requisition number 11716BR). Applicants will be asked to upload a letter of application, c.v., and a sample of scholarly work. Additionally, three letters of reference should be sent directly to Dr. Miguel Levario, Chair, U.S. Southwest History Search Committee, Department of History, Texas Tech University, Box 41013, Lubbock, TX 79409-1013. Review of applications will begin on Friday, November 3.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. The university welcomes applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couples. Candidates who have very strong records of scholarship supported by extramural funding and who have the proven capacity or clear potential to bring externally sponsored research to Texas Tech University are encouraged to apply.
Contact: |
Dr. Miguel Levario |
Website: | http://www.history.ttu.edu |
Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Chicana/o History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 09/13/2017 |
Closing Date | 11/06/2017 |