Assistant Professor in the History of US Foreign Relations since 1898

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Work-life balance

Professional development

Inclusive community

Retirement plans

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the History of US Foreign Relations since 1898. The successful candidate will teach survey courses in US history and advanced courses in US foreign relations, direct graduate theses, and serve on graduate committees.

The appointee will participate in departmental programs, governance, and contribute to Applied History initiatives aligned with the department's strengths.

Qualifications

• Requires PhD in History or related field by appointment.
• Active research agenda in History of US Foreign Relations.

Responsibilities

• Teach survey courses in United States history and specialized undergraduate and graduate courses in US foreign relations.
• Direct graduate theses and serve on graduate committees.
• Participate in departmental programs, service, and governance.

Skills

Active research agenda

Education

PhD in History or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor in the History of US Foreign Relations since1898

Job Posting Number: 2027026TTL

Position Description

The Departmentof History at Texas State University invitesapplications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in UnitedStates foreign relations since 1898. The successful candidate willbe expected to teach survey courses in United States history andspecialized undergraduate and graduate courses in US foreignrelations, to direct graduate theses and serve on graduatecommittees, and to participate actively in departmental programs,service, and governance.

Required Qualifications

• A PhD in History or a related fields required by the time ofappointment. Candidates must demonstrate an active research agendain the History of US Foreign Relations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates with the potential tocontribute to Applied History and to those who demonstrate anactive research agenda with a scholarship record that complementsthe existing strengths of the History Department.

Open Until Filled? Yes

Quicklink:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58692

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautifulTexas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in theTexas State University System and one of the 75 largestuniversities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one ofthe most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in thenation.