Professor-Texas Historian

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a tenured Associate or Full Professor in Texas history, with broader expertise in the Greater Southwest. The successful candidate will also serve as Director of the Center for Greater Southwestern Studies, guiding interdisciplinary research, public-facing scholarship, and regional engagement in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

We require legal authorization to work in the United States and cannot sponsor visas.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History.
• Established record of research and publication in Texas and/or the Greater Southwest, commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor
• Demonstrated experience teaching courses in Texas history

Responsibilities

• Direct the Center for Greater Southwestern Studies and lead interdisciplinary research and public-facing scholarship.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Texas and Greater Southwestern history and supervise graduate theses.
• Contribute to curricular planning, departmental and university service, and external funding initiatives.

Education

Ph.D. in History

Job description

Job Summary

The Department of History and Geography in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a tenured position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Texas history, with broader expertise in the history of the Greater Southwest. The successful candidate will also serve as Director of UTA's Center for Greater Southwestern Studies, fostering interdisciplinary research, public-facing scholarship, and engagement with the rich historical resources of the University and the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History
• An established record of research and publication in Texas and/or the Greater Southwest, commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor
• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness in teaching courses in Texas history

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in theories, methods, and/or tools of the Digital Humanities
• Record of interdisciplinary research and publication
• Administrative or program leadership experience
• Demonstrated record of securing grants or other external funding
• Experience developing or contributing to public-facing humanities projects
• Evidence of successful collaboration with scholars, cultural institutions, archives, libraries, or community partners

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The successful candidate will maintain a productive research agenda and serve as the Director of the Center for Greater Southwestern Studies, providing intellectual and administrative leadership for the Center's interdisciplinary research, public-facing scholarship, community engagement, and external funding initiatives. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor master's and doctoral research in Texas and Greater Southwestern history, contribute to curricular programs within the department and college, and participate in the departmental, university, and professional service. The Director will support the Center's existing programs and develop new initiatives, which may include digital humanities projects, collaborations with UTA Libraries Special Collections, partnerships with cultural and community organizations, and grant-funded research and programming.