Assistant Professor of Latin American History

Angelo State University; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Angelo State University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Latin American History to join the Dr. Arnoldo De León Department of History. This tenure-track position requires strong teaching skills and a commitment to academic engagement. The candidate will teach an array of upper division courses and the U.S. history survey, starting in Spring 2027.

Applicants should have a PhD in history or a related field. The university is located in San Angelo, Texas, a vibrant community with a focus on quality education. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must have a PhD in history or a related field by employment date.
• Strong commitment to quality teaching and academic engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses a semester, including U.S. history survey and advanced subjects.
• Engage professionally with history disciplines.
• Contribute actively to Angelo State’s academic community.

Education

PhD in history or a closely related field

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Latin American History

Position Number: 999222

Department: History

Salary: $53,500

Remote: No

Posting Number: F374P

Open Date: 06/11/2026

Close Date: 09/15/2026

Desired Start Date: 01/19/2027

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Summary

The Dr. Arnoldo De León Department of History at Angelo State University invites applications for a tenure‑track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Latin American history beginning Spring Term of 2027. Applicants with teaching fields in Mexican history and U.S. Mexico Borderlands History are especially encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate should be able to teach an array of upper division courses in Latin American, Mexican, and U.S. Mexico Borderlands history, as well as both halves of the U.S. history survey. Applicants must have a PhD in history or a closely related field at the time of employment. Angelo State University is part of the Texas Tech University system. We are located in the heart of West Texas in the town of San Angelo.

Essential Duties

The successful candidate is expected to be devoted to quality teaching with clear, high standards and to be an active member of Angelo State’s academic community. A tenure‑track assistant professor of History is expected to teach four courses a semester, typically three sections of the U.S. survey (both halves) and one advanced course. Tenure‑track faculty are also expected to be engaged professionally with their disciplines.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The successful candidate is expected to be devoted to quality teaching with clear, high standards and to be an active member of Angelo State’s academic community.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful applicant must have a PhD in history or a closely related field at the time of employment.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees.

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