Assistant Professor of History

Texas Christian University; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Christian University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor in History, beginning August 2027. The candidate will specialize in modern imperialism in the Global South outside the Americas and teach survey courses on World History since 1500, undergraduate upper-level courses, and graduate seminars that add a global dimension to the PhD program.

The position carries a 3/2 teaching load, competitive salary, and internal research support.

Qualifications

• PhD in History by July 2027.
• Ability to teach survey courses on World History since 1500 and undergraduate/graduate seminars.
• Active scholarly research agenda and service at department and university levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in modern imperialism and global history.
• Develop and sustain a scholarly research program.
• Engage in departmental and university service and activities.

Skills

Teaching World History

Graduate seminars

Scholarly research

Education

PhD in History

Job description

Application Deadline

October 15, 2026

Position Details

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person. TheDepartment of History at Texas Christian University invitesapplications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor tobegin August 2027. The position is for a scholar of modernimperialism in the Global South outside the Americas, withpreferred research specializations in the global histories ofscience, medicine, or technology. The successful candidate mustdemonstrate the ability to teach survey courses on World Historysince 1500, undergraduate upper-level courses in their area ofspecialization that support the department’s minor in GlobalHistory, and graduate seminars that contribute a global dimensionto the department’s PhD program. In addition to teachingundergraduate and graduate students, other duties include carryingout a scholarly research agenda and contributing service at thedepartment and university levels.
The position carries a 3/2 teaching load, competitive salary, andinternal research support. Candidates must complete the PhD by July2027.

Department Details

The TCU Department of History has 19 full-time faculty members wholead an undergraduate program, including minors in Global Historyand in Military, War, and Conflict Studies, plus a PhD program thatspecializes in US and Latin American history.

School/College Description

Named for TCU’s founders, Addison and Randolph Clark, the AddRanCollege of Liberal Arts is home to the core academic disciplines ofthe humanities and social sciences. The College includesapproximately 155 full-time faculty members, 10 departments(Criminology & Criminal Justice, Economics, English, Geography,History, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology &Anthropology, and World Languages & Global Studies ), and twounits of Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (Army and Air Force).AddRan College departments confer 17 Bachelor of Arts and 7Bachelor of Science degrees, a Bachelor of General Studies, anonline master’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, aMaster of Liberal Arts degree, and master’s and Ph.D. degrees inHistory, English, and Rhetoric and Composition.

University & Fort Worth Description

About TCU

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University is a world-class,private, Carnegie-classified national research university locatedin Fort Worth, Texas. Inspired by its mission and core values ofintegrity, engagement, community, and excellence, TCU consistentlyranks among the top universities and colleges in the UnitedStates.

TCU’s campus — regularly ranked among the nation’s most beautiful —spans 302 acres in a primarily residential area just minutes fromdowntown.

The university comprises nine schools and colleges offering 117areas of undergraduate study, 62 master’s level programs, and 37areas of doctoral study. TCU is a leader across severaldisciplines, including health care, business, energy, and the arts.Total enrollment stands at 12,980, including 11,152 undergraduatesand 1,828 graduate students. Students are supported by over 2,200faculty and staff, including more than 700 full-time facultymembers.

About Fort Worth

Fort Worth blends the approachable charm of a smaller city with theamenities, cultural energy, and distinctive personality of a majormetro. As the nation’s 11th-largest city, with a rapidly growingpopulation of more than 1 million, Fort Worth and TCU share arelationship that spans more than a century — one that continues todeepen as many Horned Frogs choose to stay after graduation, drawnby the region’s thriving job market. Part of the Dallas-Fort Worthmetropolitan area — the nation’s fourth-largest and a top tourismdestination — Fort Worth earned recognition from U.S. News &World Report in 2025 as the No. 4 best big city to live in theUnited States.

Fort Worth offers an impressive array of cultural, educational, andentertainment opportunities, anchored by three world-class artmuseums — the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of FortWorth, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The BassPerformance Hall stands as one of the premier performance venues inthe country. Throughout the year, residents and visitors alikeenjoy concerts, film festivals, and other cultural events atSundance Square, Dickies Arena, Panther Island, and Near Southsidevenues.

Employment Values Statement

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community,and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants andemployees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotesindividuals based on their qualifications and their commitment tomaking a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU isan equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employmentlaws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring weare a workplace free from unlawful discrimination andharassment.