Associate Professor of History

Application Deadline:

January 31, 2027

Position Details:

This full-time faculty position is on campus and in person.

The Department of History at Texas Christian University invites
applications for a scholar of the United States and its connections
to the wider world in the period to 1850, at the rank of associate
professor, to begin August 2027. We seek applicants whose research
adopts transnational or global perspectives to examine American
engagement with themes such as migration, war, foreign relations,
and empire. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability
to teach survey courses on US History to 1877, undergraduate
upper-level courses that support minor programs in Global History
or Military, War, and Conflict Studies, and graduate reading and
research seminars that contribute to the department’s PhD program.
Duties include teaching undergraduates, recruiting and mentoring
graduate students, carrying out a vigorous scholarly research
agenda, and contributing service at the department and university
levels.

The position carries a 3/2 teaching load, competitive salary, and
internal research support.

Department Details:

The TCU Department of History has 19 full-time faculty members who
lead an undergraduate program, including minors in Global History
and in Military, War, and Conflict Studies, plus a PhD program that
specializes in US and Latin American history.

School/College Description:

Named for TCU’s founders, Addison and Randolph Clark, the AddRan
College of Liberal Arts is home to the core academic disciplines of
the humanities and social sciences. The College includes
approximately 155 full-time faculty members, 10 departments
(Criminology & Criminal Justice, Economics, English, Geography,
History, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology &
Anthropology, and World Languages & Global Studies ), and two
units of Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (Army and Air Force).
AddRan College departments confer 17 Bachelor of Arts and 7
Bachelor of Science degrees, a Bachelor of General Studies, an
online master’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, a
Master of Liberal Arts degree, and master’s and Ph.D. degrees in
History, English, and Rhetoric and Composition.

University & Fort Worth Description:

About TCU

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University is a world-class,
private, Carnegie-classified national research university located
in Fort Worth, Texas. Inspired by its mission and core values of
integrity, engagement, community, and excellence, TCU consistently
ranks among the top universities and colleges in the United
States.

TCU’s campus — regularly ranked among the nation’s most beautiful —
spans 302 acres in a primarily residential area just minutes from
downtown.

The university comprises nine schools and colleges offering 117
areas of undergraduate study, 62 master’s level programs, and 37
areas of doctoral study. TCU is a leader across several
disciplines, including health care, business, energy, and the arts.
Total enrollment stands at 12,980, including 11,152 undergraduates
and 1,828 graduate students. Students are supported by over 2,200
faculty and staff, including more than 700 full-time faculty
members.

About Fort Worth

Fort Worth blends the approachable charm of a smaller city with the
amenities, cultural energy, and distinctive personality of a major
metro. As the nation’s 11th-largest city, with a rapidly growing
population of more than 1 million, Fort Worth and TCU share a
relationship that spans more than a century — one that continues to
deepen as many Horned Frogs choose to stay after graduation, drawn
by the region’s thriving job market. Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth
metropolitan area — the nation’s fourth-largest and a top tourism
destination — Fort Worth earned recognition from U.S. News &
World Report in 2025 as the No. 4 best big city to live in the
United States.

Fort Worth offers an impressive array of cultural, educational, and
entertainment opportunities, anchored by three world-class art
museums — the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort
Worth, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass
Performance Hall stands as one of the premier performance venues in
the country. Throughout the year, residents and visitors alike
enjoy concerts, film festivals, and other cultural events at
Sundance Square, Dickies Arena, Panther Island, and Near Southside
venues.

Required Application Materials & Application
Instructions:

The deadline for applications is January 31, 2027. Applications
should be submitted online through the TCU Human Resources website
at https://jobs.tcu.edu/jobs/search/faculty-jobs. A completed
application must include 1) letter of application, 2) full CV with
contact information for three professional references, and 3)
one-page teaching statement that discusses possible course
offerings and approaches to teaching in the 21st century
classroom.

Please direct questions to the department chair, Dr. Bill Meier, at
w.meier@tcu.edu.

Employment Values Statement:

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community,
and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and
employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes
individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to
making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is
an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment
laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we
are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and
harassment.