[Commlist] Job: assistant professor in Public History and Documentary Film

We have recently opened a tenure-track position at Texas State 
University <https://publichistory.history.txst.edu> in *Public History 
and Documentary Film <https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53034>* (job 
ad below).


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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PUBLIC HISTORY AND DOCUMENTARY FILM
<https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53034>


*Position Description*

The *Department of History <https://www.txst.edu/history.html>* 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.

Appointment date August 16, 2026. Salary begins at $69,000 and is 
commensurate with experience. To guarantee full consideration, 
application materials must be received by September 1, 2025. Only 
applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State 
University website will be accepted and considered: 
*https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53034 
<https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53034>*

*A complete application includes:*

  * A cover letter
  * A CV
  * Unofficial graduate transcripts
  * A writing sample
  * A syllabus for an upper-division undergraduate course in Documentary
    Film

/As part of our application process, we are requesting contact 
information for three (3) academic references who can provide insight 
into your skills and experiences. Please include the names and email 
addresses for your references in the Reference Letter section of the 
employment application./
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Proposed Start Date
	
August 16, 2026
Posting Date
	
06/12/2025
Review Date
	
09/01/2025
Close Date
	
Open Until Filled?
	
Yes
Legal Notices
	
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination 
and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, 
religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, 
veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in 
employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of 
record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal 
history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, 
reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending 
on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the 
State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical 
infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent 
routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at 
all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these 
screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation
	
If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting 
during the application process due to a disability or underlying 
condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for 
assistance. A representative from *Talent Acquisition 
<https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition>*will respond to you as soon 
as possible.
Record Checks and Verifications
	
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of 
record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal 
history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, 
reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Eligibility for Employment
	
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be 
required before the hiring process can be completed.
Why Work at Texas State?
	
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 
faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of 
the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie 
classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural 
and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse 
students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of 
Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and 
scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of 
inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of 
faculty positions.


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