The Honors College at the University of Houston invites applications for a promotion-eligible Instructional Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2022. We seek applicants whose teaching and research interests have focused on American history since 1877 without preference for a specific subfield.

The successful candidate will teach small Honors sections of the U.S. History survey course and seminars in the candidate's area of expertise that contributes to one or more of the Honors College's seven interdisciplinary minors. The Human Situation, the ability and willingness to teach in the Honors College's signature freshman course sequence, is also desirable. The successful candidate will demonstrate teaching effectiveness and a strong commitment to mentoring undergraduates with a broad array of majors in an interdisciplinary, liberal arts environment.

As a national curricular and co-curricular education leader, the Honors College cultivates a community of agile and innovative thinkers, engaged citizens, and lifelong learners. Its 2,500 students come from majors across the University to take intellectually challenging courses (generally taught as small seminars), minors, and programs that emphasize speaking and writing, encourage critical inquiry in disciplined conversation, and promote active learning and principled leadership. We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

With over 45,000 students on the main campus and as one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse public universities globally, the University of Houston (www.uh.edu) is a Carnegie-Designated Tier One Public Research University. Houston is the fourth largest and the most ethnically diverse city in the country. It has multi-national industries, commercial centers, the largest medical center globally, a robust arts community, professional sports, an entrepreneurial approach to new technologies, and is the world capital for petroleum exploration and energy.

To apply, please submit an online application that will include a letter of application, a cv; a teaching portfolio; a writing sample; and the names and contact information for three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin February 15th and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
A completed Ph.D. in American History by August 2022 is required.