Assistant Professor US Legal History– Tenure Accruing, Department of History

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of History at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), nine-month, tenure-accruing appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of United States Legal History, beginning August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to the History Department’s intellectual growth through active research programs and engagement in interdisciplinary and collaborative scholarships. We welcome applicants whose research, teaching or public engagement incorporates digital history methods and approaches. We also welcome applicants with interest in indigenous history. The department is particularly interested in candidates whose work advances the study of United States Legal History while fostering connections across disciplines and fields of inquiry. The appointee will assist in coordinating the Department's Legal History Certificate/Specialization and will contribute to its curriculum through teaching core course in the program. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate students and maintain robust research and publication agenda consistent with expectations for faculty at a leading Research 1 institution. The candidate will also contribute effectively to the department’s undergraduate and graduate program through mentoring students, offering seminars, and chairing and serving on committees. Candidates are encouraged to visit the departmental website (Department of History) to learn more about the department and our university.

Requirements

• 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 United States Legal 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.

Nice To Haves

• Research, teaching or public engagement incorporates digital history methods and approaches.
• Interest in indigenous history.
• Work advances the study of United States Legal History while fostering connections across disciplines and fields of inquiry.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the History Department’s intellectual growth through active research programs and engagement in interdisciplinary and collaborative scholarships.
• Assist in coordinating the Department's Legal History Certificate/Specialization.
• Contribute to the curriculum through teaching core courses in the program.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate students.
• Maintain a robust research and publication agenda consistent with expectations for faculty at a leading Research 1 institution.
• Contribute effectively to the department’s undergraduate and graduate program through mentoring students, offering seminars, and chairing and serving on committees.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree