Texas Tech University, History

Postdoctoral Scholar in Latinx Gender/Sexuality History

The Department of History at Texas Tech University, in coordination with Women’s and Gender Studies and Mexican-American Latina/o Studies, seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Latinx Gender/Sexuality history to begin August 2020. The appointment will continue for two academic years, ending in May 2022, and carries a 3:2 teaching load that includes undergraduate courses in gender and sexuality as well as the U.S. History survey. Successful applicants must hold a Ph.D. by the time of their appointment. Preference will be given to applicants whose background in history is supplemented with experience in Women’s and Gender Studies and/or Mexican-American Studies. Strong candidates will also demonstrate an ability to promote diversity and utilize intersectional approaches to research and pedagogy.

All interested applicants must apply online at http://www.texastech.edu/careers (click on ‘Faculty’ and 'Search openings' then enter requisition number 20517BR). Applicants will be asked to upload a letter of application, CV, a sample of scholarly work, and a short statement that explains how the candidate will contribute to Texas Tech University’s pursuit of diversity. Additionally, three letters of reference should be emailed directly to Dr. Julie Willett at j.willett@ttu.edu, or sent by mail to Dr. Julie Willett, Chair, Search Committee for Postdoctoral Scholar in Latinx Gender/Sexuality History, Department of History, Texas Tech University, Box 41013, Lubbock, TX 79409-1013. Review of applications will begin on April 3, 2020.

Texas Tech University recently achieved designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. The university welcomes applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couples.  Candidates who have very strong records of scholarship supported by extramural funding and who have the proven capacity or clear potential to bring externally sponsored research to Texas Tech University are encouraged to apply.