Assistant Professor of Public History and Documentary Film

Job Posting Number: 2026004TTL

Position Description
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 of the successful candidate. The successful candidate will be expected to teach upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses in documentary film making and/or the history of documentary film, direct theses and serve on graduate committees, and teach history survey courses in their area of expertise (US or Western/World Civilizations).

Required Qualifications

• A PhD in History or related field (such as Public History, Cultural Studies, American Studies, Cinema or Film Studies, Media Studies, Anthropology, or Art History) is required by the time of appointment. (The candidate must be able to teach courses on documentary film and a history survey course in their area of expertise. Candidates must also demonstrate an active research agenda).

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to scholars with experience in film production and a record of scholarship that complements the strengths of the History Department.

Full Consideration Date:

Close Date:

Open Until Filled? Yes

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53034

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53034 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff.

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.