Visiting Assistant Professor, US Legal History
University of Florida See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Gainesville, FL
| Classification Title: | VISTING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
|---|---|
| Classification Minimum Requirements: | Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. in History by August 15, 2026. |
| Job Description: | The Department of History at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, time-limited, nine-month, non-tenure-accruing position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning August 16, 2026, in United States legal history. The successful candidate will teach five courses during the academic year, and should be able to contribute to the Department of History’s intellectual growth and emphasis upon interdisciplinary and collaborative research. |
| Expected Salary: | The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package. UF offers a strong benefits package for eligible faculty appointments, including health insurance, paid leave (as applicable), and retirement options. Learn more here. |
| Required Qualifications: | Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. in History by August 15, 2026. |
| Preferred: | We have a preference for candidates whose scholarship and teaching emphasize 19th and/or 20th century US history. |
| 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:
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Review of applications will begin on March 24, 2026 and will continue until a successful applicant is selected. 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/ |
| Health Assessment Required: | No. |
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