The role involves teaching two American history courses focusing on Colonial Era through Cold War, developing syllabi, mentoring students, and participating in campus events.
The University of Austin (UATX) invites applications for a Visiting Professor of American History to teach in the Center for Economics, Politics & History for the Winter 2026 and Spring 2026 terms. A second year may be available, upon suitable job performance.
The Center for Economics, Politics & History (CEPH) offers undergraduates a rigorous, interdisciplinary education in the social sciences. Our curriculum emphasizes empirical analysis, economic growth, and the role of ideas and institutions in shaping public life. CEPH scholars study the Enlightenment principles behind the U.S. Constitution as well as the modern economic and technological forces that underpin American power, combining historical, political, and economic perspectives to understand the past century and beyond.
Review of applications will begin September 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Responsibilities
- Teach a two-course American history sequence: Colonial Era through the Civil War and Reconstruction through the Cold War. Courses are taught in a seminar format with max 20 students per section; two sections per course, i.e., four total per year
- Possibility of teaching a specialized seminar in American history aligned with your expertise
- Develop syllabi in collaboration with the Dean of the Center and faculty colleagues
- Prioritize a political, military, and intellectual history framework in teaching
- Mentor students with interests in American civics and history
- Participate in required meetings, guest lectures, and campus events to contribute to the intellectual life of UATX
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in History or a closely related field, with a focus on American History
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level
- Record of scholarship in American History
- Commitment to UATX’s mission of free inquiry, open debate, and intellectual diversity
Appointment & Support
- Term: Winter 2026 and Spring 2026 (two quarters, from January to June, 2026)
- Location: Downtown Austin, Texas at UATX HQ
- Open Rank
- Salary Commensurate with Experience
Applicants should submit:
- A brief cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- A writing sample
- Names of three referees (letters requested later)
- Optional: materials regarding teaching excellence & experience
EEO / AA STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
UATX does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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