Assistant Professor of Museum Studies and History

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Museum Studies and History (Tenure Line)

Job Posting Number:

TTL

Job Location:

San Marcos

Department:

History

Position Description:

The Department of History at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of museum studies and history (regional specialization open). The successful candidate will contribute to a thriving Public History Concentration within the Master's Program in History. They will be prepared to teach specialized graduate and undergraduate courses on the theory and practice of public history in museums and to direct graduate theses and comprehensive exams. We seek a colleague interested in collaborating with cultural institutions and engaging communities across and outside the university. Active participation in departmental programs, service, and governance will be expected of the successful candidate.
Appointment date is Fall 2025. Salary is commensurate with experience and all positions are subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications:

• A PhD in History or related field (such as American Studies, Museum Studies, Public History, Cultural Studies, Art History) is required by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates with practical experience working in museum settings.
• Candidates should also demonstrate an active research agenda with a record of scholarship that complements the existing strengths of the History Department.

Application Procedures:

Appointment date is August 15, 2025.

To guarantee full consideration, application materials must be received through the Texas State University website by November 15, 2024:

A complete application includes the following:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial graduate transcripts
4. A teaching statement that details the candidate's approach to teaching museum methods and mentoring public history students, and three potential referees.
5. Writing samples will be requested of shortlisted candidates.
6. The contact information for three references in the Reference Letter section of the application.
   
   

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Proposed Start Date:

August 15, 2025

Posting Date:

10/07/2024

Review Date:

11/15/2024

Open Until Filled?:

Yes

Legal Notices:

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Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

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Record Checks and Verifications:

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment:

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?:

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

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