Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
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Position Title Assistant Professor of U.S. History Requisition 202400153F Rank Assistant Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary Commensurate with education and experience Position Category Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Humanities and Social Sciences Department Dept of History Open Date 10/28/2024 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41163 Refer Applicants To Contact Name Dr. Benjamin Park Title Chair, U.S. History Search CommitteeBox 2239
Huntsville, TX 77341-2239 Contact Phone 936-294-1490 Contact Email bep013@shsu.edu Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job The Department of History at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin Fall 2025.
The department seeks a historian of the United States since 1877 with the ability to teach both halves of the United States history survey course. Preference will be given to candidates whose subfield or methodological approach can add new strengths to the department. We encourage applications from candidates whose teaching and research interests, including but not limited to transnational frameworks, lend themselves to a broad range of upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses.
Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to engaging Sam Houston State University’s undergraduate and graduate students. The teaching load is three courses per semester in both in person and online formats. The department especially welcomes candidates whose work maps onto one of the thematic tracks organizing the department’s M.A. program. Educational Requirements for the Position Ph.D. in History is required prior to appointment. ABD candidates may apply; however, the Ph.D. must be completed before the start of the appointment. Experience Required for the Position Other Requirements for the Position Special Instructions Summary To apply, upload to https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41163 a letter of application, addressed to Dr. Benjamin E. Park, chairperson of the search committee; a curriculum vitae; unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts of all post-secondary education will be required of all finalists); a writing sample of chapter length; a teaching statement; and three letters of recommendation.
If a candidate has not completed the doctorate, one letter must be from the candidate’s advisor, addressing the state of the dissertation.
Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted. Open Until Filled Yes EEO Statement EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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