Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Assistant Professor, 20th Century U.S. History

The Department of History at Texas A&M University-Kingsville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in 20th century U.S. history. Duties will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in U.S. history, scholarly and creative activity leading to publication, and participation in department, college, and university service. Ph.D. from a regionally accredited institution or university with appropriate specialization by time of appointment is required. The successful candidate will be asked to develop on-line course offerings or other classes for distance delivery, must have 18 graduate hours for every field in which they will teach and must have the ability to teach both halves of the U.S. survey, teach upper-level undergraduate and M.A. courses effectively, and communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. A research focus that complements and completes department strengths and the ability to teach World History are preferred.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2010 and continue until filled. To apply, complete an application at the Texas A&M University-Kingsville employment site at http://www.tamuk.edu (Employment Opportunities, Faculty Positions). Please also send the following in hard copy to the department address below: a letter of application that addresses the qualifications and job responsibilities, current CV, three recent letters of recommendation, transcripts from each degree-granting institution, and teaching evaluations, if available. Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution by the Office of the Provost, Texas A&M University—Kingsville, MSC 102, Kingsville, TX 78363-8202. However, for review of application, applicants may submit unofficial transcripts from each institution of higher education directly to the search committee chair. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (AACRAO) http://www.aacrao.org/credential/index.htm.

Texas A&M University—Kingsville is committed to excellence; the University invites applications from all qualified applicants. EO/AA/ADA