Assistant Professor in Ancient Mediterranean History, 500 BCE-500 CE

Posting Information

Position TitleAssistant Professor in Ancient Mediterranean History, 500 BCE-500 CE

Job Posting Number2027027TTL

Job LocationSan Marcos

DepartmentHistory

Position Description

TheDepartment of History (https://www.txst.edu/history.html) at Texas State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor with a research focus on Ancient Mediterranean History between 500 BCE and 500 CE. The successful candidate will be expected to teach survey courses in ancient Greek and Roman history, the first half of Western or World Civilization, and specialized undergraduate and graduate courses on their research area. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop new undergraduate and graduate courses and participate in graduate committees. Participation in departmental programs, service, and governance is expected.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Ancient History or related field is required by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Applied History or Digital Humanities, and to those who demonstrate an active research agenda with a scholarship record that complements the existing strengths of the History Department.

Application Procedures

The appointment date isAugust 16, 2027. Salary is commensurate with experience. All positions are subject to availability of funds. To guarantee full consideration, application materials must be received byNovember 6, 2026. Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58697.

A complete application includes:

• A letter of application addressing the candidate’s research agenda and how they would approach teaching Ancient history to Texas State’s student population.

• A CV.

• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

• Three letters of recommendation.

• A sample syllabus of an introductory class to the Greek and Roman worlds (one document).

For any other questions please contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. José Carlos de la Puente,[email protected].

Proposed Start Date08/16/2027

Posting Date10/06/2026

Review Date11/06/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled?Yes

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Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitiousRun to R1strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.

Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.

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