Instructor of History

Application Deadline:

January 15, 2026

Position Details:

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

Texas Christian University invites applications for a full-time Instructor in the Department of History beginning August 2026. The department seeks candidates who can teach a survey course on ancient and medieval Europe, in addition to upper-level courses on the Greek World, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire that contribute to the interdisciplinary minor in Classical Studies. The instructorship is primarily a teaching position, with a 4/4 load and an emphasis on survey courses (which are capped at 30 students), plus expectations of service to the department and to the university.

At TCU, the rank of Instructor is a full-time, non-tenure-track position with a renewable contract and the possibility of promotion to the rank of Instructor II or Senior Instructor, depending on quality of teaching and service. Salary and benefits are highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates must have a Ph.D.in History or a closely related field in hand by the start date, as well as a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Experience in undergraduate teaching and evidence of a strong teaching record are preferred but not required.

Department Details:

The TCU Department of History has 19 full-time faculty members who lead an undergraduate program that offers a major plus minors in Global History and Military, War, and Conflict Studies, and who teach in 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, 13 departments (Comparative Race & Ethnic Studies, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Economics, English, Geography, History, Modern Language Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology & Anthropology, Spanish and Hispanic Studies, and Women & Gender 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 sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine.

Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity.

ABOUT FORT WORTH

Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You’ll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region’s thriving job market. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018, bizjournals.com ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live. Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country.

Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts 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 is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted through the TCU Human Resources website at https://jobs.tcu.edu/jobs/search/faculty-jobs. A complete application must include 1) letter of application, 2) full CV with contact information for three professional references, and 3) sample syllabi for an introductory-level course on ancient and medieval Europe, as well as an upper-level undergraduate course on a topic related to the ancient Mediterranean.

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.