Job Type/Hours per Week
Full-Time/40 hours
Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Hiring Department
College of Arts and Sciences- History
Location
UT Tyler Campus; Tyler, Texas
Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a CV, letter of interest, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.
Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.
- Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
Job Summary
The Department of History at the University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction in US History beginning in August 2026. The successful candidate will primarily teach freshman-level US History to 1877 and US History since 1877 courses; the possibility of an occasional an upper-division US History course may also become available as needed by the History Department. Review of applications begins April 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach 4/4 course load of student-facing and online courses at the undergraduate level.
- The candidate will also oversee assessment of Core Curriculum courses, working with the Department Chair and the College of Arts and Sciences assessment team
- Maintain regular on-campus presence.
- Attend departmental meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in History by July 2026
Preferred Qualifications
- A background in Revolutionary America and the Constitution is preferred
Other Information
About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.
Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.
With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.
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Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits .
EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.