Tarleton State University, Social Sciences

Assistant Professor, 20th Century U. S. History

The Department of Social Sciences at Tarleton State University seeks to fill a full time (nine month) tenure track assistant professor beginning September 1, 2014. This position has a normal teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester. The applicant should have a specialty in 20th Century U.S. history (fields open) and will teach upper-level and graduate classes in this area of specialty.  The applicant will also teach both halves of the required U.S. History survey course.  The applicant is also expected to pursue an active research agenda and to serve the department and the university as required (see Tarleton State University Handbook for Faculty and Administrative Staff available at www.tarleton.edu).  A Ph.D.  in hand is required at the time of appointment. 

 Required Qualifications:  Ph.D. in 20^th Century U.S. History and evidence of excellence in teaching and research.

 Salary is competitive, within the assistant professor range, concomitant with experience.  More information about our department can be found at:  http://www.tarleton.edu/COLFAWEB/socialsciences/index.html.

 Males, age 18 through 25, must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible to hire. The position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history check. Tarleton State University, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence through diversity.  

   Review of applications will begin October 3, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.  Apply online at https://jobs.tarleton.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1379364430494.

Application should be accompanied by a cover letter, c.v., transcripts (official or unofficial), and three letters of recommendation.  If you are not able to attach the documents to your online application, please mail the requested documents to:

Tarleton State University

Dr. Christopher Guthrie

Department of Social Sciences

Box T-0660

Stephenville. TX 76402