Job Description

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Public History and Documentary Film

Job Posting Number:

2026004TTL

Job Location:

San Marcos

Department:

History

Position Description:

The Department of History at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Public History with a focus on documentary film (regional and period specialization open). The successful candidate will contribute to a thriving Public History Program and to the Film Studies minor in the College of Liberal Arts. Active participation in departmental programs, service, and governance will be expected of the successful candidate. The successful candidate will be expected to teach upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses in documentary film making and/or the history of documentary film, direct theses and serve on graduate committees, and teach history survey courses in their area of expertise (US or Western/World Civilizations).

Required Qualifications:

• A PhD in History or related field (such as Public History, Cultural Studies, American Studies, Cinema or Film Studies, Media Studies, Anthropology, or Art History) is required by the time of appointment.

(The candidate must be able to teach courses on documentary film and a history survey course in their area of expertise. Candidates must also demonstrate an active research agenda). Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to scholars with experience in film production and a record of scholarship that complements the strengths of the History Department.

Application Procedures:

Appointment date August 16, 2026. Salary is commensurate with experience. To guarantee full consideration, application materials must be received by September 1, 2025. Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:

A complete application includes:

• A cover letter
• A CV
• Unofficial graduate transcripts
• A writing sample
• A syllabus for an upper-division undergraduate course in Documentary Film

As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide insight into your skills and experiences. Please include the names and email addresses for your references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application. Proposed Start Date:

August 16, 2026

Posting Date:

06/12/2025

Review Date:

09/01/2025

Open Until Filled?:

Yes

Legal Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements. Reasonable Accommodation:

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Record Checks and Verifications:

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment:

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?:

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

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