Visiting Assistant Professor In Public History / College Of Liberal Arts

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's diverse student body as a Visiting Assistant Professor in Public History beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year.

The History Department seeks a historian specializing in public history with a geographic or thematic field that complements the needs of the department. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate history surveys as well as upper-division courses and graduate courses in their area of expertise.

Research emphasis is open. The successful candidate will contribute to expanding the department's course offerings and professional development initiatives in public history within the context of the rich local history resources in the Rio Grande Valley and university programs such as the Community Historical Archaeology Project with Schools (CHAPS), the Public Heritage and Community Engagement BAIS, and the School of Interdisciplinary Programs and Community Engagement. Teaching experience and scholarly potential required.

In order to receive full consideration, applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, writing sample, and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested separately from candidates selected for interviews.

This is an appointment for a 2-year period upon successful completion of the first year.

About UTRGV:

It is UTRGV's Vision "To be one of the nation's leaders in higher education, its premier Hispanic-serving institution, and a highly engaged bilingual university, with exceptional educational, research, and creative opportunities that serve as catalysts for transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond." As such, UTRGV is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff that can contribute to an enriching learning environment that strives for more equitable outcomes for student success.

UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond.

Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit our website.

Department Background

As an integral part of the College of Liberal Arts, the Department of History introduces students to different historical eras, diverse cultures, famous and ordinary women and men, and a variety of geographical settings. Our courses challenge students to think critically, express themselves clearly, and become informed and responsible citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

The Department of History offers courses in historical methodology, research, world regions, and themes of the human experience. Faculty members engage in research within an international community of peers and share that knowledge in publications and with students. We mentor students in and out of the classroom, guide extracurricular activities, and provide service to our communities. Please visit our website for more information.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications to be considered as a Visiting Assistant Professor of History are a Ph.D. degree in History or a related field of study with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in History from an accredited institution of higher education.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Competitive candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• an active research agenda
• evidence of teaching effectiveness
• an interest in developing courses in their area of expertise.

Preferred Qualification

Experience in public history such as with community organizations; state, local, and/or federal historical agencies; historic preservation associations; museums; digital humanities; and/or private historical contracting is desired.

Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience License or Certification Required? No Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 09/01/2024