• Lecturer, History

    Texas A&M University System (Kingsville, TX)


    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/empl (https://www.tamuk.edu/employee-services/hr/employment/index.html) oyee-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: [email protected]

     

    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.