Job Information
Texas Tech University Assistant Professor - Ancient History in Texas
38063BR
Extended Job Title:
Assistant Professor - Ancient History
Organization:
Texas Tech University
Position Description:
Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit. The Department of History in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track position of Assistant Professor to begin September 2025.
Requisition ID:
38063BR
Travel Required:
None
Major/Essential Functions:
In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.
Grant Funded?:
No
Pay Basis:
Monthly
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
Strong record of scholarship supported by extramural funding, and who have the proven capacity or clear potential to bring externally sponsored research to Texas Tech
Experience working with diverse student populations and first-generation students
Department:
History
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Group:
Assistant Professor
Salary Grade:
800
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please include the following documents in your application:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Writing Sample
Three letters of recommendation
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Richard Lutjens, Search Committee Chair at richard.lutjens@ttu.edu.
Safety Information:
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.
EEO 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.
About the College:
Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student to faculty ratio.
About the Department/School/Area:
The History Department at Texas Tech is a vibrant place, home to 34 faculty members who regularly publish innovative research. We commonly serve more than 5,000 undergraduate students each semester, nearly 200 of whom are majors, with an additional 300 minors and area concentrations. We also have a robust graduate program of around 80 students pursuing either their MA or PhD degree. Our graduates have gone on to careers in education, politics, law and public service of all kinds.
About the University:
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.
Faculty Qualifications:
A completed PhD in Ancient History or closely related field
A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching
An active research agenda, commensurate with the standards of a research-intensive university
Duty Point:
TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities
