Assistant Professor & Director of Civic Thought & Leadership at East Texas A&M University in Commerce, TX

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Job Title Assistant Professor & Director of Civic Thought & Leadership Agency East Texas A&M University Department History and Liberal Studies Proposed Minimum Salary $4,583.33 monthly Job Location Commerce, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT : During the application process the “My Experience ” page has a section provided “ Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.) ” to upload required documents. Use the Upload button to add each document. You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB. All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help. Please provide the following documents : Cover Letter addressing your qualifications and approach to developing a civic thought and leadership program Resume/CV Statement of Teaching Philosophy Research Statement Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered). Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer). If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator. If you need assistance, please contact us at HR.Hiring@etamu.edu A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. SUMMARY: East Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor who will serve as Director of Civic Thought and Leadership in the Liberal Studies program within the Department of History and Liberal Studies. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of the university’s new Civic Thought and Leadership degree program. The director will work with faculty to build a coherent curriculum connecting civic thought, the humanities, constitutional government, and leadership. The position also includes developing and teaching foundational courses, leading co-curricular programming, building campus and community partnerships, and seeking external funding to support the program’s growth. We seek a scholar and teacher who can help students connect the study of influential texts, historical experiences, and political institutions to questions of citizenship, public responsibility, and leadership. The successful candidate will maintain an active research agenda and contribute to teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate to a tenure-track assistant professor. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Lead the development, launch, and ongoing coordination of the Civic Thought and Leadership degree program, including curriculum planning, assessment, student recruitment, and collaboration across participating disciplines. ● Contribute to the development and teaching of foundational courses in civic thought and the humanities, emphasizi