Assistant Professor, History

PositionAssistant Professor, HistoryDepartmentProthro-Yeager College of Humanities & Social SciencesJob Classification(s):The following positions will be considered for this opening.Please use the links below to open job description(s) in a NEW WINDOW.Assistant ProfessorStarting DateFall 2026ResponsibilitiesThe 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:1. 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.2. Maintain an active research agenda within one's field of expertise. This may include public and/or digital history projects.3. Provide service to the department, college, and university, including participation in recruitment and retention activities.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/School/Area: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.RequirementsRequired Qualifications1. PhD in History (ABD considered with expected completion by August 17, 2026)2. 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.3. Evidence of scholarship research.4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness.Preferred Qualifications In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:1. Commitment to undergraduate education2. Ability to teach courses that would add to the department's offerings3. Interest in facilitating internships and/or projects with local and regional organizationsStandard RequirementsRequires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to University's core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.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.To Apply:Please send the following documents to Christy Magee at Christy.Magee@msutexas.edu:1. Cover letter that discusses teaching philosophy and pedagogy2. Curriculum Vitae3. Contact information for three references4. Unofficial graduate transcriptsFinalists 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.Please send information to the contact listed below.Contact InformationMailing AddressDr. Mary Draper,MSU TexasProthro-Yeager College of Humanities & Social Sciences3410 Taft Blvd.Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099For More InformationDr. Mary DraperUniversity InformationUniversity InformationMSU Texas3410 Taft Blvd.Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099About MSUMidwestern State University, a Texas public university with nearly 5,900 students, is a proud member of the Texas Tech University System. MSU Texas is centrally located between Dallas and Oklahoma City in Wichita Falls (population 103,000). MSU is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) and is committed to excellence in teaching.Visit us online at msutexas.edu