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University of Austin (UATX) · 2 months ago

Open-Rank Professor of History

Austin, Texas

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

The University of Austin (UATX) is dedicated to reviving fearless inquiry and open discourse in higher education. They are seeking a full-time professor of history to teach undergraduate courses, particularly in American history, and to contribute to the development of the curriculum while fostering an environment of open inquiry and civil discourse.

EducationNon ProfitUniversities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Teach a full load of six quarter-length courses per year (typically two per term), contributing to the development of undergraduate syllabi for core courses and bringing creativity and breadth of knowledge to classroom design

Participate actively in faculty meetings, guest lectures, and campus events, helping to sustain and enrich the intellectual life of the university

Mentor students with an interest in economics and the social sciences, guiding their academic development and future plans

Advance UATX’s mission of civil discourse by fostering an environment of open inquiry in both teaching and research, modeling academic freedom and respectful debate

Qualification

Ph.D. in HistoryTeaching excellenceApplied American historyIntellectual diversityCommitment to free inquiry

Required

Ph.D. in History (or some closely related field), with a special interest in applied or American history

Demonstrated teaching excellence

Strong commitment to UATX's mission of free inquiry, open debate, and intellectual diversity

U.S. citizenship or approved visa to work full time in the United States

Preferred

teaching portfolio

evidence of teaching excellence

other materials relevant to classroom experience

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Company

University of Austin (UATX)

A university dedicated to the fearless pursuit of truth.

Founded in 2021

Austin, Texas, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.uaustin.org

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Curtis Guilbot

Chief Operating Officer & Acting VP Communications

Keri Waters

Chief Innovation Officer

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