Posted: 05-Jan-26
Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
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Position Description and Expectations
The Department of History in the College of Prothro-Yeager College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Midwestern State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2026.
As a faculty member in the Department of History, you will be expected to:
- Teach 12 credit hours (4 courses) a semester. This includes core courses in U.S. history as well as upper-level courses in public history and/or digital history approaches. Face-to-face and online teaching are both expected.
- Maintain an active research agenda within one’s field of expertise. This may include public and/or digital history projects.
- Provide service to the department, college, and university, including participation in recruitment and retention activities.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in History (ABD considered with expected completion by August 17, 2026)
- Expertise in Public and/or Digital History. The department is particularly interested in faculty who can teach courses that introduce students to digital tools/techniques and/or the practice of public history.
- Evidence of scholarship research.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Commitment to undergraduate education
- Ability to teach courses that would add to the department’s offerings
- Interest in facilitating internships and/or projects with local and regional organizations
HR Statement
This position is designated as security sensitive and requires the finalist to complete a criminal background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please send the following documents to Christy Magee at Christy.Magee@msutexas.edu:
- Cover letter that discusses teaching philosophy and pedagogy
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for three references
- Unofficial graduate transcripts
Finalists will be asked for sample syllabi, teaching evaluations (if available), a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation.
Questions about this position should be directed Dr. Mary Draper, Search Committee Chair, at mary.draper@msutexas.edu.
The deadline to submit applications is February 1.
About the University
Established in 1922, Midwestern State University is a public university in Wichita Falls, Texas, located halfway between Oklahoma City and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The university has an average enrollment of 5,800 students, with approximately 20% enrolled in graduate programs. Rooted in a values-based culture, Midwestern State University aims to empower students and our community through a commitment to academic excellence, personal growth, and a culture of lifelong learning, inquiry, and innovation. The university is strongly committed to serving first-generation students and those receiving financial assistance.
About the College
The Prothro-Yeager College of Humanities and Social Sciences consists of the academic departments of English, humanities, and philosophy; history; psychology; political science; sociology; and world languages and cultures. Each department offers majors, minors, and core curriculum courses. Faculty development funding is available at the university, college, and departmental levels.
About the Department of History
The Department of History offers undergraduate and graduate programs—including a BA, BA with Secondary Certification, MA, and minor in military history—with award-winning faculty whose classes span the globe. We pride ourselves in equipping students with marketable skills for a range of future careers.