CfA: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of South or Southeast Asian History2026.9.27 {en}

The Department of History in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the history of Modern South or Southeast Asia to begin September 1, 2027. The area of specialization is open, but we will prioritize candidates working on the post-1800 period who are well suited to our department’s needs. The successful candidate will be expected to publish peer-reviewed research and teach World History survey courses, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise.

As a faculty member in the Department of History, you will be expected to:

1. contribute to the teaching mission of the department
2. mentor graduate students
3. develop a record of peer-reviewed research and scholarly engagement
4. pursue research funding as opportunities allow
5. provide service to the department, college and university

Required Qualifications:

1. A completed PhD in South or Southeast Asian history or closely related field, obtained by September 1, 2027
2. Established track-record of peer-reviewed research in the field of South or Southeast Asian History
3. A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching

Preferred Qualifications:

1. The area of specialization is open, but we will prioritize candidates working on the post-1800 period.

Applications are due October 15, 2026, and should be submitted via this link. Please include the following documents in your application:

1. Cover Letter
2. Writing Sample
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Three letters of recommendation, emailed under the subject line “Recommendation for (Candidate Name) for the South/Southeast Asia Search” to history.hiring[at]ttu.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.