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.