Assistant Professor, History

Responsibilities
: The Department of History in the Prothro-Yeager College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Midwestern State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Assistant Professor in Texas History to begin in Fall 2025. The successful candidate will teach a 4-4 load that serves the core curriculum, the departments majors, and our teacher certification program. Professors typically teach multiple sections of one-half of the American history survey and an upper-level course in their expertise. The successful candidate will teach Texas History once a year to serve our teacher certification students, and they will develop other upper-level courses that enrich the departments offerings. The department is particularly interested in scholars of Texas history that can teach courses in Native American, borderlands, and/or Mexican American history. In addition to teaching duties, the successful candidate will engage in scholarly activities and service to the department, college, and university.

Requirements

: Applicants must have experience working with student populations at the undergraduate level. Additional qualifications include a completed PhD in United States History with a specialization in Texas history at the time of appointment, a strong commitment to teaching and mentorship, and the ability to teach in-person and online

Standard Requirements

: Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to Universitys core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.

This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.