Texas Tech University, History
Visiting Assistant Professor in U.S. Southwest History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Texas, United States |
Position: | Visiting Assistant Professor |
The Department of History at Texas Tech University seeks applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in U.S. Southwest history to begin August 2021. The department is particularly interested in specializations related to Chicana/o/x history, Mexican American history, and/or Texas history. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory U.S. and/or Texas history surveys, as well as upper-division undergraduate courses in their area of expertise and related subfields. Experience working with diverse student populations and first-generation students is highly desirable. The successful applicant must be ABD by the time of appointment.
All interested applicants must apply online at http://www.texastech.edu/careers (click on ‘Faculty’ and 'Search openings' then enter requisition number 22995BR). Applicants will be asked to upload a letter of application that speaks to teaching effectiveness, a c.v., and a sample of scholarly work. Additionally, two letters of reference should be emailed directly to Dr. Miguel Levario at miguel.levario@ttu.edu, or by mail to Dr. Miguel Levario, Chair of Search Committee, VAP in U.S. Southwest History, Department of History, Texas Tech University, Box 41013, Lubbock, TX 79409-1013. Review of applications will begin on April 16 and continue until the position is filled.
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 minoritized candidates, 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.
Contact: |
Dr. Miguel Levario, Chair of Search Committee |
Website: | http://www.history.ttu.edu |
Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Chicana/o History / Studies Native American History / Studies Borderlands |
Posting Date: | 02/19/2021 |
Closing Date | 05/13/2021 |