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Austin College

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Austin College is a leading national independent liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas. Founded in 1849, it is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original charter and name. Recognized nationally for academic excellence in the areas of international education, pre-professional training, and leadership studies, the College seeks to provide an academically challenging and lively community of students and teachers who are committed to intellectual growth through individual and collaborative endeavors. Austin College is one of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book "Colleges That Change Lives".

Company History

Founded in 1849 by Princeton-educated Presbyterian missionary Dr. Daniel Baker, Austin College enjoys a place in early Texas history and remains a recognized leader in higher education for innovative programs, a strong faculty, and dedicated students.

Austin College was granted a charter signed by Texas Governor George Wood in November of 1849. Modeled after those of Harvard, Yale, and Princeton, that charter remains in use today, making Austin College the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under its original name and charter, as recognized by the State Historical Survey Committee.

The College opened in Huntsville and admitted its first class in the fall of 1850. Its original building still stands in Huntsville. Two presidents of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston and Anson Jones served on the original board of trustees. Three yellow fever epidemics, the Civil War, and difficult economic conditions prompted the College’s relocation to North Texas.

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Educational benefits for dependents based on years of service.

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  • 15 days ago

    Assistant Professor of Biology

    Austin College - Sherman, TX, United States
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    The Austin College Department of Biolog y invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology to begin August 2026. We seek a broadly trained biologist who will contribute to our physiological and organismal biology curriculum. Biologists who leverage various approaches to physiology in their research and teaching at the interface of disciplines across the broad field of biology are encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities include the first semester of our ...

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  • 17 days ago

    Assistant Professor of Chemistry

    Austin College - Sherman, TX, United States
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    The Austin College Department of Chemistry invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professors in Analytical and Physical Chemistry to begin August 2026. We seek faculty who excel at teaching small classes in a liberal arts setting while also contributing significant research opportunities for our students. Teaching responsibilities include the general chemistry sequence, upper-level courses in the applicant s area of expertise, and occasional non-majors science courses. ...

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  • 17 days ago

    Assistant Professor of Chemistry

    Austin College - Sherman, TX, United States
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    The Austin College Department of Chemistry invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professors in Analytical and Physical Chemistry to begin August 2026. We seek faculty who excel at teaching small classes in a liberal arts setting while also contributing significant research opportunities for our students. Austin College is a leading national independent liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas. Founded in 1849, making it the oldest institution ...

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  • 26 days ago

    Assistant Professor of Engineering

    Austin College - Sherman, TX, United States
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    The Austin College Department of Physics and Engineering invites applications for the tenure-track Assistant Professor of Engineering. Candidates must have PhD in hand before the position begins in August 2026. The department has five faculty members and is home to undergraduate degree programs in engineering, engineering physics, and physics. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree program was launched in Fall 2025 and is growing rapidly. Students may choose to complete a concentration ...

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