Lecturer, History

Job Title

Lecturer, History

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Department Of Hist, Political Sci, & Phi

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Job Summary

The Department of History, Political Science and Philosophy seeks applicants for one full-time year-long faculty position at the rank of Lecturer. Candidates should have at least a master’s degree in History or a related field and should have the ability to teach survey courses in US History up to 1877 and US History from 1877.

Responsibilities will include teaching five 3-credit hour undergraduate courses per semester, most likely a combination of US History to 1877 and US History from 1877.  The successful candidate may be asked to teach sections in both face-to-face and online formats.  The successful candidate may be asked to teach a section or two at a dual-enrollment campus in the area. 

Job Responsibilities

• Teach 10 undergraduate courses per year (5 per semester), typically in US History to 1877 and US History from 1877;

• Participate in Departmental and University student recruitment and retention;

• Participate in some committee work, both inside and outside the Department, as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution or university in History or a closely related discipline, and demonstrable expertise within the field(s).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience reflecting passion for teaching, particularly students at the undergraduate level.

• Evidence of or potential for strong student engagement activities aimed at recruitment and retention.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should submit application materials containing:

1. A sample syllabus for a course in either US History to 1877 or US History from 1877;

2. A single page statement of teaching philosophy, along with some evidence of teaching excellence;

3. Curriculum vitae (CV);

4. Copies of academic transcripts; and

6. Names and contact information of three professional references.

To ensure full consideration, all application materials should be submitted electronically via Workday  (https://www.tamuk.edu/employee-services/hr/employment/index.html). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. A background check is required prior to employment for this position. In addition, the selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript(s) from each degree-granting institution before an offer can be made. Degrees earned from institutions outside of the United States are required to be evaluated and certified for equivalency to a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) degree, and other higher education degrees.

The anticipated employment start date is August, 2025.

For more information contact:

Dr. Michael Houf,

Interim Chair, Dept of History, Political Science and Philosophy

MSC 165, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, TX 78363

Office: 361-593-3507

Email: michael.houf@tamuk.edu 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.