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Texas Tech University - Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Medieval European History
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• 09/04/2026 Job Institution Texas Tech University Institution Type College / University Department Department of History Location Texas, United States Position Assistant Professor 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. 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
Required Qualifications:
A completed PhD in Medieval History or a closely related field, obtained by September 1, 2027. Established track-record of peer-reviewed research in the field of Medieval History. A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching The deadline to submit applications is October 15, 2026 . To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application here , Requisition #45976BR. Please include the following documents in your application: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Article-Length writing sample Three letters of recommendation, emailed under the subject line "Recommendation for (Candidate Name) for the Medieval Europe Search," to history.hiring@ttu.edu Contact Information Questions about this position should be directed to Prof. Jacob M. Baum, Search Committee Chair at jacob.m.baum@ttu.edu . If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851.
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