Open-Rank Professor, History

About the Role

The University of Austin (UATX) is seeking talented individuals to join the Center for Arts as full- or part-time faculty in History, open to candidates at any academic rank. Specializations in medieval and early modern Great Britain and Europe, eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Great Britain and Europe, or twentieth- and twenty-first-century great power politics are of particular interest. Candidates should be enthusiastic about teaching across multiple regions and centuries within a curriculum focused on Western civilization.

Responsibilities

• Teach broadly across multiple regions and centuries in the context of a curriculum focused on recurring debates, abiding structures, and the development of Western civilization.
• Teach in other areas represented within the UATX curriculum, such as literature, philosophy, theology, and art history.
• Maintain an active and ambitious research agenda.
• Undertake research and undergraduate teaching within a liberal arts curriculum at the highest level.

Qualifications

• Specialization in medieval and early modern Great Britain and Europe, eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Great Britain and Europe, or twentieth- and twenty-first-century great power politics, including military history, international relations, and/or foreign policy.
• Enthusiasm for teaching across multiple regions and centuries within a Western civilization-focused curriculum.
• Openness to teaching in other areas such as literature, philosophy, theology, and art history.
• Active and ambitious research agenda.

About the Center for Arts

The Center for Arts at UATX helps students develop intellectual skills and historical awareness to contribute to human flourishing. Students engage in debates, analyze and create art, and investigate historical events. The Center fosters deep thinking, clear communication, and virtuous character, with a focus on essential questions about human nature.

Curriculum

All students complete a core curriculum, Intellectual Foundations, including courses on Western and American civilization, mathematics, science, and economics. Representative courses include The Rise of the West, The Making of the Modern World, and The American Century. Optional Concentrations in Philosophy, History, Literature, and American Civilization are available for humanities students.

Appointment and Compensation

Faculty will be appointed at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor, starting Fall 2027. Part-time appointments are available. Compensation is competitive, with full-time Assistant Professor salaries starting at $90,000, including comprehensive benefits and a research stipend. UATX operates on a quarter schedule with an 18 quarter-hour annual teaching load, equivalent to a 2/2 semester load, supporting research and teaching excellence.

University Overview

The University of Austin (UATX) is a non-partisan institution committed to the fearless pursuit of truth, high scholarship standards, and pedagogy. UATX does not accept federal funding or charge tuition, with students admitted based on standardized testing within the top 5% nationwide. The curriculum emphasizes Western and American civilization alongside fields like computer science and engineering. More information is available at https://uaustin.org/.

Application Process

Submit a CV and cover letter describing interest, teaching/research experience, and alignment with UATX's mission. Priority review for applications submitted by January 4, 2027. Selected candidates may be asked for writing samples, references, or a teaching portfolio. AI tools may assist in application review, but final decisions are made by humans.