Assistant Professor of History

Critical Playground LLC; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Christian University in Fort Worth invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor of History with a focus on modern imperialism in the Global South outside the Americas.

The candidate will teach World History since 1500, upper-level undergraduate courses, and graduate seminars that add a global dimension to TCU's PhD program, while pursuing an active research program and service to the department and university.

Qualifications

• PhD required by July 2027.
• Ability to teach World History since 1500 and undergraduate upper-level courses.
• Graduate seminars that connect to global history themes.
• Active scholarly research agenda and departmental service.

Responsibilities

• Teach survey courses in World History since 1500.
• Offer undergraduate upper-level and graduate seminars in area of specialization.
• Develop and pursue a scholarly research agenda and contribute department/university service.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Graduate seminars

Research planning

Education

PhD in History

Job description

Application Deadline

October 15, 2026

Position Details

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person. The Department of History at Texas Christian University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor to begin August 2027. The position is for a scholar of modern imperialism in the Global South outside the Americas, with preferred research specializations in the global histories of science, medicine, or technology. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach survey courses on World History since 1500, undergraduate upper-level courses in their area of specialization that support the department’s minor in Global History, and graduate seminars that contribute a global dimension to the department’s PhD program. In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate students, other duties include carrying out a scholarly research agenda and contributing service at the department and university levels.

The position carries a 3/2 teaching load, competitive salary, and internal research support. Candidates must complete the PhD by July 2027.

Department Details

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

School/College Description

Named for TCU’s founders, Addison and Randolph Clark, the AddRan College of Liberal Arts is home to the core academic disciplines of the humanities and social sciences. The College includes approximately 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 two units of Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (Army and Air Force). AddRan College departments confer 17 Bachelor of Arts and 7 Bachelor of Science degrees, a Bachelor of General Studies, an online master’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, a Master of Liberal Arts degree, and master’s and Ph.D. degrees in History, 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 located in Fort Worth, Texas. Inspired by its mission and core values of integrity, engagement, community, and excellence, TCU consistently ranks among the top universities and colleges in the United States.

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

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

About Fort Worth

Fort Worth blends the approachable charm of a smaller city with the amenities, cultural energy, and distinctive personality of a major metro. As the nation’s 11th-largest city, with a rapidly growing population of more than 1 million, Fort Worth and TCU share a relationship that spans more than a century — one that continues to deepen as many Horned Frogs choose to stay after graduation, drawn by the region’s thriving job market. Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area — the nation’s fourth-largest and a top tourism destination — Fort Worth earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report in 2025 as the No. 4 best big city to live in the United States.

Fort Worth offers an impressive array of cultural, educational, and entertainment opportunities, anchored by three world-class art museums — the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall stands as one of the premier performance venues in the country. Throughout the year, residents and visitors alike enjoy concerts, film festivals, and other cultural events at Sundance Square, Dickies Arena, Panther Island, and Near Southside venues.

Please direct questions to the department chair, Dr. Bill Meier, at [e-mail].

Employment Values Statement

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.