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Position DescriptionThe Department of History in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in medieval European history, to begin September 1, 2027.The Department welcomes applicants working in any area of geographical or chronological specialization but is especially interested in candidates with research expertise in the early or central Middle Ages whose work situates medieval Europe within broader geographical contexts. Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate courses in medieval history, as well as introductory surveys. All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.
Position Description
The Department of History in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in medieval European history, to begin September 1, 2027. The Department welcomes applicants working in any area of geographical or chronological specialization but is especially interested in candidates with research expertise in the early or central Middle Ages whose work situates medieval Europe within broader geographical contexts. Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate courses in medieval history, as well as introductory surveys.
All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.
About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students. Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
About the College
Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student to faculty ratio.
About the Department/School/Area
The History Department at Texas Tech is a vibrant place, home to over 30 faculty members who regularly publish innovative research. We commonly serve more than 5,000 undergraduate students each semester, nearly 200 of whom are majors, with an additional 300 minors-including many in military history-and area concentrations. We also have a robust graduate program of around 80 students pursuing MA and PhD degrees. Our students have gone on to careers in education, politics, law and public service of all kinds. The History Department also plays a critical role in Texas Tech's Medieval and Renaissance Studies Center, a campus-wide interdisciplinary, graduate certificate-granting institution that brings together faculty whose research focuses on topics relating to the premodern world.
Major/Essential Functions
In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.
As a faculty member in the Department of History, you will be expected to:
- contribute to the teaching mission of the department
- mentor graduate students
- develop a record of peer-reviewed research and scholarly engagement
- pursue research funding as opportunities allow
- provide service to the department, college and university
- A completed PhD in Medieval History or a closely related field, obtained by September 1, 2027.