University of North Texas System
Assistant Professor of Public History
University of North Texas System, Denton, Texas, United States, 76205
Title:
Assistant Professor of Public History
Employee Classification:
Asst Professor
Campus:
University of North Texas
Division:
UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department:
UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci
Department:
UNT-History-121800
Job Location:
Denton
Salary:
commensurate upon experience
FTE:
1.00
Retirement Eligibility:
ORP Eligible
Department Summary:
The UNT Department of History is home to UNT's Oral History Program, to the UNT Military History Center, and to a number of digital scholarship projects. The department hosts the university's minor in Mexican American Studies, as well as its minor and certificate in Africana Studies and the undergraduate certificate program in Food Studies. Several of our faculty members hold affiliations with the UNT Women's and Gender Studies Program or with the Latina/o and Mexican American Studies Program. We have 35 full-time faculty members; approximately 500 undergraduate majors and minors; and 100 graduate students.
Position Overview:
The Department of History at the University of North Texas invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant professorship in public history. The department welcomes applications from publicly engaged scholars who work in all geographical fields and time periods. The successful candidate will teach courses about public history methodology to both undergraduate and graduate students, establish relationships with local historical institutions, and coordinate an internship program to provide hands-on learning opportunities for students.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in history or closely related field by the time of appointment.
Work Schedule:
varies based on assignment
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2025. Questions may be directed to Wesley Phelps, search committee chair, at wesley.phelps@unt.edu. Applicants are required to submit a chapter-length sample of their research.
EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices.
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Assistant Professor of Public History
Employee Classification:
Asst Professor
Campus:
University of North Texas
Division:
UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department:
UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci
Department:
UNT-History-121800
Job Location:
Denton
Salary:
commensurate upon experience
FTE:
1.00
Retirement Eligibility:
ORP Eligible
Department Summary:
The UNT Department of History is home to UNT's Oral History Program, to the UNT Military History Center, and to a number of digital scholarship projects. The department hosts the university's minor in Mexican American Studies, as well as its minor and certificate in Africana Studies and the undergraduate certificate program in Food Studies. Several of our faculty members hold affiliations with the UNT Women's and Gender Studies Program or with the Latina/o and Mexican American Studies Program. We have 35 full-time faculty members; approximately 500 undergraduate majors and minors; and 100 graduate students.
Position Overview:
The Department of History at the University of North Texas invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant professorship in public history. The department welcomes applications from publicly engaged scholars who work in all geographical fields and time periods. The successful candidate will teach courses about public history methodology to both undergraduate and graduate students, establish relationships with local historical institutions, and coordinate an internship program to provide hands-on learning opportunities for students.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in history or closely related field by the time of appointment.
Work Schedule:
varies based on assignment
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2025. Questions may be directed to Wesley Phelps, search committee chair, at wesley.phelps@unt.edu. Applicants are required to submit a chapter-length sample of their research.
EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices.
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