Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor of U.S. History, Law and Science/Technology/Medicine

Description

The Department of History in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month appointment, tenure-track Assistant Professor of U.S. History (any period) with expertise at the intersection of law and science, technology, or medicine to begin in the fall of 2026. We seek a scholar whose research complements and enhances existing departmental strengths and broadens our intellectual and methodological diversity. Candidates should demonstrate a record of, or clear potential for, significant scholarly contributions in areas such as legal history, as well as histories of science, technology, medicine, public health, or related fields situated within U.S. historical contexts. For more on the department’s exceptional research, see our faculty listing The successful candidate will maintain an ambitious, productive research agenda, teach two courses per semester, recruit and train outstanding students, and participate in university and professional affairs.

Texas A&M University is a Top 20 public research institution and among the largest universities in the United States. It is a land, sea, and space grant institution that holds the distinction of classification as an R1 Doctoral University (Highest Research Activity), and faculty benefit from the resources and support associated with this designation. Texas A&M is also federally designated as a Hispanic-serving Institution.

Our department is committed to broadening participation in higher education and has a policy of being responsive to the needs of dual-career couples. The department is interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and service, will contribute to the breadth and excellence of the academic community, as well as the educational needs of the population of Texas and the global community.

Located in College Station, the university is 90 miles from Houston, 100 miles from Austin, and 165 miles from Dallas. The Bryan-College Station metropolitan area has over 160,000 residents and is experiencing rapid job growth.

Qualifications

The position requires a Ph.D. in History, or a related field.

Application Instructions

For queries about the position please contact Dr. Jason Parker electronically at jcparker@tamu.edu. All application materials should be submitted uploaded to Interfolio apply.interfolio.com/178502. To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, article-length writing sample (may provide unpublished work or work in progress if you have not published), and three (3) confidential letters of recommendation requested through applicant's Interfolio account. 

Review of applications will begin on January 10, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.