Assistant or Associate Professor of History

This is a nine-month position with the possibility of summer teaching. Classes and other responsibilities are conducted primarily on weekdays but could include some evening classes and independent studies.  Attendance is required at some evening and weekend events. 

LeTourneau University, a vibrant and growing interdenominational, evangelical Christian university, known for high-quality STEM programs that attract students of outstanding academic ability, invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of History, Department of Humanities & Social Sciences.  This is a tenure-track position, with rank negotiable based on experience.  This faculty member will play a central role in leading and developing the University’s History major while also engaging students across a wide array of science & technical disciplines. This individual will spearhead efforts to integrate historical knowledge with communication and analytical skill development for students majoring in fields such as engineering, aviation, and computer science.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach a full-time load of courses in History, including preparation of course materials and assessments.

• Teach a wide variety of courses across the curriculum from freshman to senior level with a four course (12 hour) load per Fall and Spring semester typically consisting of three lower-level and one upper-level course per semester.
• Offer engaging introductory courses that build foundational historical knowledge and essential communication and analytical skills.
• Teach a range of courses that may include, depending on expertise and program needs, foundational survey courses in US and Western history.
• Develop upper-level courses that deepen students’ understanding of historical themes and align with their academic and vocational interests.
• Provide strategic leadership in re-envisioning the role of the humanities within a Christian Polytechnic context.
• Participate actively in the university learning community by serving on department, school, and/or university committees and special service assignments.
• Participate in student advising, success, and retention programs.
• Commitment to academic scholarship in the field of expertise.

• LeTourneau University seeks an individual with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith who is committed to teaching, research, and leadership at a small, dynamic Christian University where the integration of faith and academic excellence is paramount. The candidate must be in genuine agreement with the University’s Statement of Faith and Community Covenant for life and work at LeTourneau.
• An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in History, from an accredited university or in a closely related field. Candidates who are ABD with an estimated conferral date before May 2028 may be considered.
• Preferred specialization in U.S. History, though strong candidates in related fields will be considered.
• Demonstrated teaching competency
• Interpersonal skills to effectively and professionally interact with students, colleagues, and administrators in a university learning community
• The successful candidate will be able to think creatively and critically about the essential role of the humanities (and writing, in particular) within the “Christian Polytechnic University” mission and provide leadership for efforts to fully infuse the humanities within the learning environment and campus culture of LeTourneau University. This includes developing communication and analytical skills in students majoring in technical fields such as engineering, aviation, computer science, etc.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, list of references, copies of unofficial transcripts, and answers to several faith questions available in the online application form on the university’s website linked below. The review process will begin October 15^th, 2026, and all applications received by October 30th, 2026, will receive full consideration. Applications after that date will be reviewed as received until the position is filled. To apply, visit www.letu.edu/jobs-faculty. Questions about the search process may be directed to OfficeoftheProvost@letu.edu.

In accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, applicants for employment who are in agreement with the educational mission of LeTourneau University and applicants for admission to educational programs or activities are considered without discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, handicapping condition, national origin or genetic information.  Inquiries about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, (903) 233-4170.

LeTourneau University is the premier Christian polytechnic university in the nation where educators engage students to nurture Christian virtue, develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, integrate faith and work, and serve the local and global community.

LETU is a Christ-centered, interdenominational institute of higher learning offering more than 85 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, aviation, business & technology, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, engineering, nursing, psychology & counseling and theology & vocation. LETU's 2,700 students represent nearly all 50 states, more than 30 foreign countries, and around 50 different denominational groups.

LETU is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of "America's Best Colleges," and the engineering program is ranked nationally. LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org) to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees. LeTourneau University's engineering and engineering technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: 410-347-7700. The Carnegie Foundation classifies LeTourneau University as a Master's (Comprehensive) University II.

The 162 acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city with an MSA of over 190,000, nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. It is approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas and 60 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana.

See https://www.letu.edu for more information.