Assistant Professor - Department of Social Sciences and Historical Studies - History

TWU Career Site • Denton, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Social Sciences and Historical Studies at Texas Woman’s University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History position beginning Fall 2026. The successful applicant will be trained or experienced in Public History, with a preference for applicants trained in American History with a primary field in the 19th century, broadly defined. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in History in hand no later than August 2026. We seek a historian with the ability to teach courses at all levels of our undergraduate curriculum, including the American history survey, Public History courses, and courses in their area of specialty for advanced undergraduates. The candidate will teach Public History courses and courses in their specialty for our online, synchronous Master’s program, which has a robust Public History concentration. The candidate will also contribute to department efforts to increase program enrollment and retention.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in History by August 2026.
• Experience or training in Public History.
• Preference for training in American History with a primary field in the 19th century.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching online courses.
• Ability to contribute to equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum, including American history survey and Public History courses.
• Teach courses in their area of specialty for advanced undergraduates.
• Teach Public History courses for the online Master’s program.
• Contribute to department efforts to increase program enrollment and retention.

Benefits

• Employment at the nation’s largest university primarily for women.
• Hispanic Serving Institution.
• Military Friendly® School.
• Access to a doctoral/research-intensive public university environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree