Assistant Professor- History

University of Texas at Tyler; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of History at the University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Public History.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses on Public History and undergraduate US History survey courses, and will collaborate with local museums, historical societies, and other organizations to provide students with opportunities in Public History.

Qualifications

• Earn Ph.D. in History by May 2027.
• Experience with Public History and university-level teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate Public History and US History survey courses.
• Advise students and maintain regular on-campus presence.
• Collaborate with local museums, historical societies, and organizations.
• Contribute to teaching, research, and community service.
• Attend departmental meetings and participate in shared governance.

Skills

Teach undergraduate courses

Teach graduate courses

Public History

Community partnerships

Education

PhD in History by May 2027

Job description

Assistant Professor- History

Full-Time/40 hours

Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Hiring Department

History

Location

UT Tyler Campus; Tyler, Texas

Required Application Materials

• A single PDF or Word document containing a CV, letter ofinterest, and a list of three (3) professional references isrequired to apply.

Important Instructions

When prompted to upload your "resume", upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to "Cover Letter" or"References".

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the "resume" prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply toupload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The Department of History at the University of Texas at Tylerinvites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professorposition specializing in Public History. The successful candidatewill teach undergraduate and graduate courses on Public History andundergraduate US History survey courses, and will work with localmuseums, historical societies, and other organizations to providestudents with opportunities in Public History. The successfulcandidate will join an academically vibrant community, makingimpactful contributions to teaching, research, and communityservice. Job responsibilities include a 3/3 course load ofstudent-facing courses at the undergraduate and graduatelevels.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses
• Maintain a record of research
• Advise students
• Serve the Department, College of Arts and Sciences, and theUniversity
• Maintain regular on-campus presence.
• Attend departmental meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Earn Ph.D. in History by May 2027

Other Information

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigiousUniversity of Texas System that includes 14 institutions locatedthroughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Designated an R2 research institution by the CarnegieClassification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tylersupports our surrounding region through innovation intended touplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserveecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highestCarnegie classification in East Texas.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestledalong a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests,providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We alsooffer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health ScienceCenter at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programsoffered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities anddynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Why work for UT Tyler? Find out more: Why Work for UT Tyler?

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement Systemof Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours perweek and at least 135 days in length. This position has the optionto elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS,subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas EducationCode Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtaincriminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States bytime of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, pleasevisit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment OpportunityEmployer.