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

Assistant Professor

• 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.

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.

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

• 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.

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.

A complete application includes:

• 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)
• A complete curriculum vitae
• 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). Additional materials may be requested from finalists.

This position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin on October 16, 2026, and will continue until a successful applicant is selected.

All inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr David Silkenat at dsilkenat@ufl.edu.

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/.