Nontenure Faculty Pool - Department of History

Job Opportunities at Texas State University Nontenure Faculty Pool – Department of History

Position Title:

Nontenure Faculty Pool – Department of History.

Temporary / nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester. Teaching appointments are based on student demand on a semester‑by‑semester basis. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental/school need. Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and/or online, depending on the needs of the academic department.

This posting is for the summer 2025, fall 2025, spring 2026, and summer 2026 semesters. Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

• An MA or its equivalent in History or a related field, with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in the relevant field of history, is required by the time of appointment.
• Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the classroom.

• Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD or its equivalent in History or a related field by the time of appointment.
• For practice‑related positions, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate current and contemporary competence in professional practice or management, and significant years (normally more than five beyond entry level) of experience in a full‑time industry, professional practice, or management capacity and potential for significant professional growth.

The Department of History will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. Applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered,
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. Interested individuals should submit:

• A current CV.
• Letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment, unofficial transcripts.
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).
• A reference letter from each academic referee (please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application).

Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree‑granting universities.

Temporary – Full‑Time or Part‑Time

Posting Date: 07/08/2025
Review Date: 08/14/2026
Close Date: 08/14/2026
Open Until Filled? Yes

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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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