Assistant Professor in Brazilian History at InsideHigherEd

Assistant Professor in Brazilian HistoryJob No: 536782Work Type: Full TimeLocation: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)Categories: Social/Behavioral Science, HumanitiesDepartment: 16280000 - LS-HISTORYJob Description Classification Title: Assistant ProfessorClassification Minimum Requirements: Applicants will have a Ph.D. in History or a related field by August 15, 2026.Job Description: The Department of History at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Artsand Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruingposition at the rank of assistant professor, beginning August 16, 2026, for a historian of Latin America with a focus on Brazil in the long nineteenth century (1750-1930). The ideal hire should be able to contribute to the HistoryDepartment's intellectual growth and emphasis on interdisciplinary andcollaborative research. Areas of specialization might include abolition,Indigenous histories, health and medicine, labor, culture, or diaspora. Wewelcome candidates whose research employs methodologies that complementthe department's strengths in cultural, intellectual, and legal history. We alsowelcome applicants who incorporate digital history into their scholarship, publicengagement, or teaching. The appointee will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitmentto teaching a variety of undergraduate and graduate students inGainesville, Florida, and maintain a robust research and publishing agendacommensurate with a Research 1 institution. Teaching responsibilities includeintroductory, upper-division, and graduate courses in Brazilian history. Equallyimportant is the ability to contribute effectively to the department's graduateprogram: mentoring graduate students, offering graduate seminars, andchairing and serving on graduate committees (including serving on committeesin 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 benefitfrom 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 andthe Public Sphere, and the Florida-Brazil Linkage Institute (FBLI). UF is alsohome to a robust Portuguese language and literature program, and an activeBrazilian 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 universitywith an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked the Number 1 publicuniversity in the United States by Wall Street Journal in its “2024 Best Collegesin the U.S.” report. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 milesfrom the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas(Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearbyparks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, includinghiking, biking, and nature photography. UF's large college sports programs,museums, and performing arts centers support a range of activities and culturalevents for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offera variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.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 benefitsprograms for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntaryinsurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more. Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement SystemPension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, FloridaRetirement 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.Minimum Requirements: Applicants will have a Ph.D. in History or a related field by August 15, 2026. Special Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Nowat the top of this posting. A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing theapplicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) acomplete curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of research goals (approximately400 words), (4) a statement of teaching philosophy (approximately 400 words),and (5) and names of three references (the search committee will requestconfidential letters of recommendation only from candidates selected for itslong 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 thistime. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretionof the committee and/or hiring authority. All inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr Heather Vrana at [email protected] All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening whichincludes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification ofeducation. The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to thehiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if adesignation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educationalinstitution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professionalcredentialing service provider approved by the National Association of CredentialEvaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/. University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. 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).Health Assessment Required: No. Applications Close: 01 January 2026To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/536782Our Commitment:The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-c0a9d3e8fb13c643b1e12fae80b92280