Assistant Professor of Public History and Documentary Film Job at Texas State Un

Assistant Professor of Public History and Documentary Film

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The Department of History at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Public History with a focus on documentary film (regional and period specialization open). The successful candidate will contribute to a thriving Public History Program and to the Film Studies minor in the College of Liberal Arts. Active participation in departmental programs, service, and governance will be expected. The candidate will teach upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses in documentary filmmaking and/or the history of documentary film, direct theses, serve on graduate committees, and teach history survey courses in their area of expertise (US or Western/World Civilizations).

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History, Film Studies, or related field (or ABD with completion expected by start date)
• Research and teaching interests in public history and documentary film

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time

Job Function and Industry

• Job function: Education and Training
• Industry: Higher Education

Active participation in departmental programs, service, and governance is expected. Teaching responsibilities include courses in documentary film and history survey courses.