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Position Information Posting Number Posting Number F00641P Position Title Department Department Modern Languages Location Location Arlington Job Family Job Family Faculty Position Status Position Status Full-time Rank Work Hours Work Hours Standard Open to Open to External and Internal FLSA FLSA Exempt Duration Duration Job terminates Pay Basis Pay Basis Monthly Benefits Eligible Benefits Eligible Yes Job Summary The Department of History and Geography in the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a tenured position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Texas history, with broader expertise in the history of the Greater Southwest. The successful candidate will also serve as Director of UTA’s Center for Greater Southwestern Studies, fostering interdisciplinary research, public-facing scholarship, and engagement with the rich historical resources of the University and the Dallas-Fort Worth region. 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Essential Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will maintain a productive research agenda and serve as the Director of the Center for Greater Southwestern Studies, providing intellectual and administrative leadership for the Center’s interdisciplinary research, public-facing scholarship, community engagement, and external funding initiatives. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor master’s and doctoral research in Texas and Greater Southwestern history, contribute to curricular programs within the department and college, and participate in the departmental, university, and professional service. The Director will support the Center’s existing programs and develop new initiatives, which may include digital humanities projects, collaborations with UTA Libraries Special Collections, partnerships with cultural and community organizations, and grant-funded research and programming. Required Qualifications Ph.D. in History An established record of research and publication in Texas and/or the Greater Southwest, commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor Demonstrated experience and effectiveness in teaching courses in Texas history Department Information The Department of History and Geography ( ) offers three bachelor’s degree plans, a minor in Geography, and numerous other minor options at the undergraduate level; at the graduate level, the Department offers M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in History, as well as a graduate certificate in Archival Administration. Along with offering core-compliant courses in geography and US history to students from across the University, we have about 250 majors and 60 graduate students. Our award-winning faculty offer courses in a rich array of specialties with particular strengths in the digital humanities, in the history of gender, immigration, and labor, in cultural history, in transnational history, and in the history of science and technology. The College of Liberal Arts is the largest in the University with twelve departments in the liberal arts, fine arts, humanities, and social sciences. University Information The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas. Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact. EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy. ADA Accommodations The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io . Number of Vacancies Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Desired Start Date 09/24/2026 Open Date Open Date 09/24/2026 Review Start Date Review Start Date 10/01/2027 Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Yes Requirement Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). 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