Texas Tech University

Assistant Professorship--pre-1900 U.S. West

U.S. West--The Department of History at Texas Tech University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in pre-1900 U.S. West, to begin in August, 2010. We encourage applications from candidates in all areas of specialization in the history of the U.S. West. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both halves of the U.S. survey, and upper-level and graduate courses in her/his area of expertise. The successful candidate must conduct research commensurate with the standards of a research-intensive university, and will be expected to offer appropriate service to the department, college, and university as needed. A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching is also required. Ph.D. must be completed by the time of the appointment. Send letter of application, c.v., sample of scholarly work, and three letters of reference by November 1, 2009 to Julie Willett, Chair, U.S. West History Search Committee, Dept. of History, Texas Tech University, Box 41013, Lubbock, TX 79409-1013. You can also apply online, attaching the required materials at http://jobs.texastech.edu. The university is an AA/EOE and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and members of underrepresented groups. The department is sensitive to the needs of dual-career couples.