What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer of History position at St. Mary's University?
The Department of History at St. Mary's University invites applications for a full time, non-tenure line Lecturer position in United States History to begin August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will teach a 4-4 load (four courses per semester). Teaching responsibilities include survey courses in US history, as well as upper division and graduate courses in the candidate's area of specialization. We especially welcome applications from candidates who can teach world history survey classes.
This is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-line appointment, renewable on an annual basis based on performance during annual evaluations. There are no expectations for scholarship or service, unless specified in the faculty member's individual appointment letter or contract. Position is eligible for promotion based on performance and years of experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in United States History or a closely-related field
- Evidence of successful teaching at the college level
Preferred Qualifications:
- Willingness to teach world history survey classes
- Comfortability employing dynamic teaching strategies, such as faculty-led student research, collaborative learning, writing-intensive projects, etc.
St. Mary's University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence. St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and continues to advocate the Marianist mission of forming ethical leaders for the future. St. Mary's enrolls approximately 3500 students in a diverse university with four schools, more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission.
The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications on December 15, 2025. Applications can be found at http://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/jobs/ with the option to upload all supporting documents electronically. Along with the application, please include:
- letter of application addressing the minimum and/or preferred qualifications listed above,
- curriculum vitae, and
- teaching portfolio containing a teaching statement and up to two sample syllabi.
Additional materials and references may be requested in subsequent rounds of the interview process. For questions, please contact Dr. Bradley Root (broot@stmarytx.edu). Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check.
St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.