Chair, Humanities & Tenured Professor (English/History/Spanish)

Texas A&M University System; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University invites applications for Chair of the Department of Humanities and for Associate/Full Professor of English, History, or Spanish. This 12-month, tenured position begins Fall 2027 with a reduced teaching load and a focus on advancing teaching, research, and service.

The successful candidate will lead curriculum modernization, coordinate scheduling, and guide faculty recruitment while managing the department budget and fostering university-community partnerships.

Qualifications

• PhD in English, History, or Spanish or closely related discipline.
• Record of publications and teaching experience commensurate to rank.
• Tenure considered after Board of Regents approval; strong grant-writing and external funding experience encouraged.
• Administrative experience as program coordinator, program director, or department chair preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model, support, and reward faculty excellence in teaching, research, and service.
• Oversee curriculum development, course scheduling, and hiring of new faculty.
• Manage departmental budget and accounts; develop partnerships across university and community.

Skills

Teaching experience

Grant writing

Administrative experience

Scholarly publications

Education

Doctorate in English/History/Spanish

Job description

Texas A&M International University invites applications for Chair of the Department of Humanities and for Associate/Full Professor of English, History, or Spanish. This 12-month, tenured position begins Fall 2027 with a reduced teaching load and a focus on advancing teaching, research, and service.

The successful candidate will lead curriculum modernization, coordinate scheduling, and guide faculty recruitment while managing the department budget and fostering university-community partnerships.