| Job Description: |
The Department of History at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing
position at the rank of assistant professor, beginning August 16, 2026, in the
field of nineteenth and early 20th century Brazil.
The ideal hire should be able to contribute to the History
Department’s intellectual growth and emphasis on interdisciplinary and
collaborative research. Areas of specialization might include abolition,
Indigenous histories, health and medicine, labor, culture, or diaspora. We
welcome candidates whose research employs methodologies that complement
the department’s strengths in cultural, intellectual, and legal history. We also
welcome applicants who incorporate digital history into their scholarship, public
engagement, or teaching.
The appointee will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment
to teaching a diverse body of undergraduate and graduate students in
Gainesville, Florida, and maintain a robust research and publishing agenda
commensurate with a Research 1 institution. Teaching responsibilities include
introductory, upper-division, and graduate courses in Brazilian history. Equally
important is the ability to contribute effectively to the department’s graduate
program: mentoring graduate students, offering graduate seminars, and
chairing and serving on graduate committees (including serving on committees
in other departments).
The faculty member in this role will be able to take advantage of the UF Libraries’
outstanding Latin American collections, and will have the opportunity to benefit
from the support, resources and activities of relevant programs on campus,
including: the Center for Latin American Studies, Center for African Studies,
Center for Arts, Migration and Entrepreneurship, the Center for Humanities and
the Public Sphere, and the Florida-Brazil Linkage Institute (FBLI). UF is also
home to a robust Portuguese language and literature program, and an active
Brazilian Student Association.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the departmental website (https://history.ufl.edu) to learn more about the Department of History.
UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university
with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked the Number 1 public
university in the United States by Wall Street Journal in its “2024 Best Colleges
in the U.S.” report. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000
residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles
from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas
(Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby
parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including
hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs,
museums, and performing arts centers support a range of activities and cultural
events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer
a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program.
Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.
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| Expected Salary: |
The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience,
and the compensation includes a full benefits package.
Employment Benefits include:
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.
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| 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 (1) a letter of application summarizing the
applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a
complete curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of research goals (approximately
400 words), (4) a statement of teaching philosophy (approximately 400 words),
and (5) and names of three 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. Applications will
be reviewed beginning December 1, 2025, and the position will remain open
until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this
time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion
of the committee and/or hiring authority. All inquiries may be directed to the Search Committe Chair, Dr. Heather at hvrana@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/.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building
a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in
accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability
is needed in order to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the
Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).
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