University of Florida - Assistant Professor - European History

H-Net; Florida; Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

8 weeks parental/medical leave

Zusammenfassung

University of Florida in Gainesville invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in European History, starting August 16, 2027. The department seeks scholars across medieval to modern periods, with interest in interregional and global contexts, and a strong emphasis on teaching diverse undergraduate and graduate cohorts.

The successful candidate will maintain an active research and publication agenda, teach European history courses at multiple

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in History or closely related field by August 15, 2027.
• Strong commitment to teaching and robust research/publication agenda.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in European history.

Aufgaben

• Teach introductory, upper-division, and graduate courses in European history and Quest 1 program.
• Mentor graduate students and contribute to graduate education.
• Participate in department and university committees and service.

Kenntnisse

Teaching diverse students

Research and publication

Mentoring students

Service and committee work

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in History or related field

Jobbeschreibung

University of Florida - Assistant Professor - European History

The Department of History at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is accepting applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), nine-month, tenure-accruing appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in European History, open chronology, beginning August 16, 2027.

We invite applications from scholars of European history across all periods, including medieval, early modern, and modern, and from a broad range of methodological perspectives. Preference will be given to candidates whose research situates Europe within interregional, transregional, Mediterranean, and global contexts, complementing the department’s existing strengths in Atlantic history and the histories of the British and Spanish empires.

Areas of specialization may include, but are not limited to, European empires (from the Middle Ages to the present); colonialism; migration and displacement; law and society; the circulation of ideas and cultural practices. The appointee will contribute to the History Department’s intellectual growth and emphasis on interdisciplinary and collaborative research.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching a diverse body of undergraduate and graduate students and maintain robust research and publication agenda commensurate with a top-tier research institution. Teaching responsibilities include introductory, upper-division, and graduate courses in European history and in the University’s Quest 1 program. The appointee will also contribute to the department’s graduate program through mentoring students, offering seminars, and chairing and serving on departmental and university committees, including those in other departments.

Ph.D. in History or a closely related field by August 15, 2027.

Demonstrated potential of excellence in scholarly research and publication in the field of European History.

Evidence of ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Ability to contribute to graduate education through mentoring, advising and service activities.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Florida, a top-ranked public research institution, offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support employees’ health, financial security, and work-life balance.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.

Life insurance, long-term disability, accident, and illness insurance.

Retirement savings and investment options with employer contributions.

Generous paid time includes vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, personal holidays, and winter break.

8 weeks of paid parental and medical leave.

Access to wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program.

Discounts for on-campus and off-campus activities and services

Letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position

A statement of research goals (approximately 400 words)

A statement on teaching goals (approximately 400 words)

Names and contact information for three professional references (the search committee will request confidential letters of recommendation only from candidates selected for its long list).

All inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Anton Matytsin at [e-mail]

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 at http://www.naces.org/

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