Assistant Professor of History

Sam Houston State University • Huntsville, TX • Posted July 11, 2026

About the Role

Requisition: 202600087F

Hiring Salary/Recruiting Range:
Commensurate with education and experience.

Department: Dept of History

General Requirements:
Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to engaging Sam Houston State University’s undergraduate and graduate students. Experience delivering successful online graduate courses in history a plus. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester, including one or both halves of the United States history survey, as well as upper-division and graduate courses in the candidate’s area(s) of specialization.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
The Department of History at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin Fall 2027.

The successful candidate will be an historian whose geographic focus lies beyond North America. Chronological and thematic specialization open, but we seek an...