Texas A&M University
Tenured: Associate Professor of Environmental and Legal History
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, United States, 77840
Overview
Tenured: Associate Professor of Environmental and Legal History at Texas A&M University. The Department of History invites applications for a full-time tenured Associate Professor of Environmental History, with an emphasis on questions of law, justice, or governance, to begin in fall 2026. We welcome scholars whose work addresses any time period or place, and who will contribute to borderlands studies through intellectual exchange. The successful candidate will maintain an ambitious research agenda, teach two courses per semester, recruit and train outstanding students, and participate in university and professional affairs. This position is part of a Mellon Foundation–funded cluster hire. Hired faculty are appointed in their home departments and undergo review and promotion therein. They are expected to contribute to the interdisciplinary environmental undergraduate program and will be affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences’ Environmental and Sustainability Initiative and the Race and Ethnic Studies Institute (RESI). In the first three years, selected faculty will be identified as “Mellon-RESI Scholar,” engaging with the Mellon-funded LatinTX critical environmental justice initiative to foster collaboration across the humanities and advance just responses to environmental injustices in borderland communities in Texas and beyond. Additional resources support the cluster hire faculty and their collaborative efforts. Texas A&M University is a Top 20 public research institution and among the largest universities in the United States. It is classified as an R1 Doctoral University (Highest Research Activity) and is federally designated as a Hispanic-serving Institution. Our department is committed to broadening participation in higher education and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples. The department seeks candidates who will contribute to the breadth and excellence of the academic community, as well as the educational needs of Texas and the global community. Located in College Station, the university is 90 miles from Houston, 100 miles from Austin, and 165 miles from Dallas. The Bryan-College Station metropolitan area has over 160,000 residents and is experiencing rapid job growth. Qualifications : The successful candidate must have a PhD in history or a related field. How to Apply : For inquiries, contact Dr. Cynthia Bouton electronically at c-bouton@tamu.edu. All application materials must be submitted through Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/173967. To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a personal statement including philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, and the names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2025. Equal Employment Opportunity
Statement: Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Requirements
PhD in history or a related field Commitment to research, teaching, and service in environmental and legal history Willingness to engage with interdisciplinary programs and initiatives (Environmental and Sustainability Initiative; RESI) Position Details
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Tenured: Associate Professor of Environmental and Legal History at Texas A&M University. The Department of History invites applications for a full-time tenured Associate Professor of Environmental History, with an emphasis on questions of law, justice, or governance, to begin in fall 2026. We welcome scholars whose work addresses any time period or place, and who will contribute to borderlands studies through intellectual exchange. The successful candidate will maintain an ambitious research agenda, teach two courses per semester, recruit and train outstanding students, and participate in university and professional affairs. This position is part of a Mellon Foundation–funded cluster hire. Hired faculty are appointed in their home departments and undergo review and promotion therein. They are expected to contribute to the interdisciplinary environmental undergraduate program and will be affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences’ Environmental and Sustainability Initiative and the Race and Ethnic Studies Institute (RESI). In the first three years, selected faculty will be identified as “Mellon-RESI Scholar,” engaging with the Mellon-funded LatinTX critical environmental justice initiative to foster collaboration across the humanities and advance just responses to environmental injustices in borderland communities in Texas and beyond. Additional resources support the cluster hire faculty and their collaborative efforts. Texas A&M University is a Top 20 public research institution and among the largest universities in the United States. It is classified as an R1 Doctoral University (Highest Research Activity) and is federally designated as a Hispanic-serving Institution. Our department is committed to broadening participation in higher education and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples. The department seeks candidates who will contribute to the breadth and excellence of the academic community, as well as the educational needs of Texas and the global community. Located in College Station, the university is 90 miles from Houston, 100 miles from Austin, and 165 miles from Dallas. The Bryan-College Station metropolitan area has over 160,000 residents and is experiencing rapid job growth. Qualifications : The successful candidate must have a PhD in history or a related field. How to Apply : For inquiries, contact Dr. Cynthia Bouton electronically at c-bouton@tamu.edu. All application materials must be submitted through Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/173967. To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a personal statement including philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, and the names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2025. Equal Employment Opportunity
Statement: Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Requirements
PhD in history or a related field Commitment to research, teaching, and service in environmental and legal history Willingness to engage with interdisciplinary programs and initiatives (Environmental and Sustainability Initiative; RESI) Position Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Education and Training Industries: Higher Education We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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