Asst Professor of United States History at University of Houston - Victoria in Victoria, Texas

Job Description:

The Department of Criminal Justice, Political Science, and History at the University of Houston-Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of United States History, to begin fall 2024.

Position summary: The appointment is a nine-month, tenure-track position to begin in fall 2024, with potential opportunities for additional compensation through summer teaching. The position has a 3/3 course load (the official assigned load is 4/4, but tenured and tenure-track faculty receive a course release for research each semester).

Required qualifications: Must have a Ph.D. in history at time of appointment.

Preferred qualifications: Applicants should possess a willingness to teach a broad range of face-to-face and online courses and have evidence of prior teaching excellence. Applicants should also have a publication record and research agenda in U.S. history (in any period and region).

Candidates should submit the following:

1) a cover letter relating the applicant’s expertise to the qualifications listed above;

2) a current curriculum vitae;

3) a list of three potential references, with at least one preferably addressing teaching effectiveness; finalists will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation;

4) evidence of effective teaching, which could include student evaluations and/or a statement of teaching philosophy;

5) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. (Official transcripts will be required of all finalists.)

Primary teaching responsibilities involve both U.S. history survey courses (pre- and post-1865) and upper-division and graduate courses in the applicant’s field of specialty. Other duties include the pursuit of scholarly and professional activities, the performance of university and professional service, and the completion of other duties that may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

The position will be based in Victoria, a city of about 65,000 in South Texas, two hours from Houston, Austin, Corpus Christi, and San Antonio. The University of Houston-Victoria is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, serving students from Victoria and the South Texas area more generally.

Questions about the position can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Esther Cuenca (CuencaE@uhv.edu).

For more information on the History program, go to https://www.uhv.edu/liberal-arts-social-sciences/undergraduate-degrees/history/ 

For more information on the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and the Department of Criminal Justice, Political Science, and History in particular, go to https://www.uhv.edu/liberal-arts-social-sciences/academic-departments/ 

Review of applications will begin May 30, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Houston-Victoria is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Required qualifications: Must have a Ph.D. in history at time of appointment.

Preferred qualifications: Applicants should possess a willingness to teach a broad range of face-to-face and online courses and have evidence of prior teaching excellence. Applicants should also have a publication record and research agenda in U.S. history (in any period and region).

Candidates should submit the following:

1) a cover letter relating the applicant’s expertise to the qualifications listed above;

2) a current curriculum vitae;

3) a list of three potential references, with at least one preferably addressing teaching effectiveness; finalists will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation;

4) evidence of effective teaching, which could include student evaluations and/or a statement of teaching philosophy;

5) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. (Official transcripts will be required of all finalists.)