Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor of U.S. History, Law and Science​/Technology​/Medicine

Position Overview

The Department of History in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full‑time, 9‑month appointment, tenure‑track Assistant Professor of U.S. History (any period) with expertise at the intersection of law and science, technology, or medicine. The position will begin in the fall of 2026. We seek a scholar whose research complements and enhances existing departmental strengths and broadens our intellectual and methodological diversity.

Candidates should demonstrate a record of, or clear potential for, significant scholarly contributions in areas such as legal history, and histories of science, technology, medicine, public health, or related fields situated within U.S. historical contexts. The successful candidate will maintain an ambitious, productive research agenda, teach two courses per semester, recruit and train outstanding students, and participate in university and professional affairs.

Texas A&M University is a Top‑20 public research institution and among the largest universities in the United States. It is a land, sea, and space grant institution, classified as an R1 Doctoral University (Highest Research Activity), and a federally designated Hispanic‑serving Institution. Our department is committed to broadening participation in higher education and is responsive to the needs of dual‑career couples.

Located in College Station, the university is 90 miles from Houston, 100 miles from Austin, and 165 miles from Dallas. The Bryan‑College Station metropolitan area has over 160,000 residents and is experiencing rapid job growth.

• Ph.D. in History, or a related field.

• Expertise at the intersection of law and science, technology, or medicine and a research agenda that enhances departmental strengths.

• Demonstrated record or clear potential for significant scholarly contributions in U.S. legal history, science and technology history, medical history, public health history, or related fields.

• Ability to teach two courses per semester, recruit and train outstanding students, and engage in university and professional affairs.

To apply , please submit the following to Interfolio ():

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Personal statement including philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service

• Article‑length writing sample (may be unpublished or work in progress)

• Three confidential letters of recommendation requested through the applicant’s Interfolio account
For queries about the position please contact Dr. Jason Parker electronically at jcparker.
Review of applications will begin on January 10, 2026.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.