Assistant Professor in Early American History Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=533992&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 533992 Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Social/Behavioral Science, Humanities Department: 16280000 - LS-HISTORY Classification Title: Assistant Professor Job Description: The Department of History at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 16, 2025, in the field of Vast Early American history (before 1830). The successful candidate should be able to contribute to the Department of History’s intellectual growth and emphasis on interdisciplinary and collaborative research. We especially welcome applicants who incorporate digital history into their scholarship, public engagement, or teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching a diverse body of undergraduate and graduate students in Gainesville, Florida, and maintain a robust research and publishing agenda commensurate with a Research 1 institution. Teaching responsibilities include introductory, upper-division, and graduate courses in Early American history. Equally important is the ability to contribute effectively to the department’s graduate program: mentoring graduate students, offering graduate seminars, and chairing and serving on graduate committees (including serving on committees in other departments). The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine has recently recognized the University of Florida as aGulf Scholars Program Institution (https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/gulf-scholars-program) , and candidates who can contribute to the Program’s focus on research and teaching that addresses critical challenges facing the Gulf regions are particularly encouraged to apply. UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 7thin the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2025 rankings), and 1stamong public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer atVisit Gainesville (https://www.visitgainesville.com/) . Advertised Salary: The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package. Employment Benefits include: Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more. Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan. Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, parental leave, and leave payouts. Minimum Requirements: A Ph.D. in history or a related field by August 15, 2025. Special Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting. A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a completecurriculum vitae, (3) a statement on teaching and research goals (approximately 400 words), (4) a statement of teaching philosophy (approximately 400 words), and (5) the names and email addresses of three references must be provided. After initial review, the search committee will request confidential letters of recommendation only from candidates selected for its long list). Additional materials may be requested from finalists. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 15, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority. All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education. The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found athttp://www.naces.org/. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). The Department of History is committed to promoting an environment that welcomes all abilities, classes, ethnicities/races, gender identities and expressions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. 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