Open Rank Faculty - American Government, History, Literature, and Law (AGHLL)

AGHLL • Gainesville, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education at the University of Florida invites applications for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions in American Government, History, Literature, and Law (AGHLL). Established in 2022, the Hamilton School is a multidisciplinary academic unit focused on teaching and research concerning the ideas, traditions, and texts that shape Western civilization and American values and institutions. The School offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. This search is open rank, welcoming scholars at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels. Successful candidates will offer courses in Hamilton’s AGHLL major and may contribute to one of Hamilton’s other majors: Great Books and Ideas; Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law; or War, Statecraft and Strategy. Applicants from various disciplines including political science, jurisprudence, constitutional studies, history, literature, religion, and art history are encouraged. The search is open regarding historical period, from colonial to contemporary America.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree.

Nice To Haves

• Research agenda.
• Teaching interests and competencies.
• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate education in the principles and institutions of American civilization.
• A sample writing sample from within the last three years.
• A list of three academic references with contact information.

Responsibilities

• Offering courses in Hamilton’s AGHLL major.
• Contributing to one of Hamilton’s three other majors: (1) Great Books and Ideas; (2) Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law; or (3) War, Statecraft and Strategy.

Benefits

• 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, maternity/paternity leave and leave payouts.

What This Job Offers

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