Texas Tech Department of History

10/02/2026

History Faculty member, Dr. John Nelson, was recently featured in the President's State of the University address celebrating his recent recognition in the President's Excellence in Teaching Award! Read below!

09/18/2026

📣 We’re Hiring!

The Texas Tech University Department of History is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in history of Modern South or Southeast Asia, beginning September 1, 2027.

📅 Application Deadline: October 15, 2026

🔗 Apply today and view the full position details: https://networks.h-net.org/jobs/70377/texas-tech-university-tenure-track-assistant-professor-south-or-southeast-asian-history

Please share with colleagues, scholars, and prospective candidates who may be interested!

Link: https://networks.h-net.org/jobs/70377/texas-tech-university-tenure-track-assistant-professor-south-or-southeast-asian-history

09/09/2026

📢 Join our team!

The Texas Tech University Department of History is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in pre-1945 U.S. History of War & Society, beginning September 1, 2027.

📅 Application Deadline: October 15, 2026

🔗 Apply today and view the full position details!

Link: https://networks.h-net.org/jobs/70330/texas-tech-university-tenure-track-assistant-professor-united-states-war-society-pre

09/08/2026

📢Interested in joining our department? The TTU Department of History is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Medieval European History beginning September 2027.

📅 Application deadline: October 15, 2026

📚 View the full position details and application information here: https://networks.h-net.org/jobs/70320/texas-tech-university-tenure-track-assistant-professor-medieval-european-history

Please share with colleagues and scholars who may be interested!

Link: https://networks.h-net.org/jobs/70320/texas-tech-university-tenure-track-assistant-professor-medieval-european-history

08/13/2026

07/27/2026

07/24/2026

Dr. González received her BA and Masters from the Department of History. 🎓

06/29/2026

Congratulations to graduate student Philip McCormick on his recent publication in Small Wars Journal! 🎉 Philip’s article grew out of research conducted in Dr. Jeff Mosher’s Global Buddhism course, highlighting the outstanding scholarship and academic engagement of our graduate students.
We are proud to see classroom research make an impact beyond the university and contribute to broader conversations in the field! To read more about Philip’s article use this link, https://smallwarsjournal.com/2026/06/24/no-sea-for-the-fish-religion-violence-and-the-failure-of-the-tibetan-resistance/

06/25/2026

🌵 Seats are still available for HIST 3311: Social & Cultural History of the Southwest this Fall!

Explore the people, events, and cultural moments that shaped the Southwest—from the LA bubonic plague to Willie Nelson and Beyoncé.

📚 HIST 3311
👨‍🏫 Dr. Aaron Sanchez
🗓 Fall 2026
⏰ MWF | 11:00–11:50 AM

Register now while seats are still available!

05/13/2026

We are celebrating History major Aden Acrey for successfully presenting her thesis this morning at Honors College Thesis Day! 📚✨ Completed under the mentorship of Dr. John Nelson, her hard work and dedication truly shined today. Congratulations, Aden!👏