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Aurora University

Adjunct Faculty - History

Aurora, IL · On-site

Latin American History * World History I (to 1500) * World History I (since 1500) Essential Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in History. Skills: The anticipated pay rate for ...

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Infographic showing various Latin American History job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, and 32% Part Time. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,825 per year, or $26.4 per hour.

Assistant Professor of Latin American History

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX • On-site

$53K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

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Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Professor of Latin American History
Position Number
999222
Department
History
Salary
$53,500
Remote
No
Job Summary
The Dr. Arnoldo De León Department of History at Angelo State University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Latin American history beginning Spring Term of 2027. Applicants with teaching fields in Mexican history and U.S. Mexico Borderlands History are especially encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate should be able to teach an array of upper division courses in Latin American, Mexican, and U.S. Mexico Borderlands history, as well as both halves of the U.S. history survey. Applicants must have a PhD in history or a closely related field at the time of employment.
Angelo State University is part of the Texas Tech University system. We are located in the heart of West Texas in the town of San Angelo.
Essential Duties
The successful candidate is expected to be devoted to quality teaching with clear, high standards and to be an active member of Angelo State's academic community. A tenure-track assistant professor of History is expected to teach four courses a semester, typically three sections of the U.S. survey (both halves) and one advanced course. Tenure-track faculty are also expected to be engaged professionally with their disciplines.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The successful candidate is expected to be devoted to quality teaching with clear, high standards and to be an active member of Angelo State's academic community.
Minimum Qualifications
Successful applicant must have a PhD in history or a closely related field at the time of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at hr@angelo.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F374P
Open Date
06/11/2026
Close Date
09/15/2026
Desired Start Date
01/19/2027
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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