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The Department of Social Sciences and Historical Studies at Texas Woman's University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in History to begin Fall 2024. The successful applicant will be trained in European history with an emphasis on empire building (post 1500; in any geographic region outside the Americas). Candidates should have Ph.D. in hand no later than August 2024. We seek a historian with the ability to teach courses at all levels of our undergraduate curriculum, including the American history survey, with courses in their area of specialty for advanced undergraduates. The candidate will teach courses in their specialty for our online master’s program and may teach our introductory graduate research methods course. In addition, we hope to find applicants interested in contributing to the training of MA students in our emerging emphasis on public history. The department has five tenured or tenure-track History faculty members offering degrees to approximately 75 undergraduate History majors and minors, and 20 Master's students. Finally, the successful candidate will be prepared to teach courses that contribute to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

To be considered for this position, you must send a cover letter, graduate transcripts, C.V., statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference to facultyjobs@twu.edu. Please note the job code IRC51188 in the subject line of the email. Please submit all required documents no later than October 15, 2023. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Jacob Blosser, Chair of History Search Committee (jblosser@twu.edu).

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With an enrollment of approximately 15,000 students, Texas Woman's University is the first and only university system in the nation with a woman-focused mission. TWU offers degree programs in the liberal arts, nursing, health sciences, the sciences, business and education. Texas Woman's University builds on its long tradition as a public institution primarily for women by educating a diverse community of students to lead personally and professionally fulfilling lives. TWU prepares women and men for leadership and service through high quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs on campus and at a distance. A TWU education ignites potential, purpose and a pioneering spirit. Texas Woman's University is located in Denton, Texas north of Dallas and Fort Worth and 45 minutes from both DFW and Love airports. Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate. Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and doe...s not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons. Individuals may qualify for a Veteran's Employment Preference or a Former Foster Youth Employment Preference at Texas Woman's University over other applicants for the same position who do not have a greater qualification. If you believe you may qualify, click here for more information and instructions on how to claim an employment preference: http://www.twu.edu/recruitment-selection/6589.asp

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