Dean's Postdoctoral Scholar; Public History

Dean's Postdoctoral Scholar (Public History)

Location:

Tallahassee, FL

Employment type:

Temporary, full‑time (two consecutive 12‑month contracts)

Job

Department of History | College of Arts & Sciences

• Research (25%) in public and WWII history
• Teaching (25%) – one course per semester
• Archival work (50%) with University Libraries and the WWII Archives program, including assessment of WWII‑related collections and contribution to collection development policy, processing, digitization priorities, research services, and promotion of collections

• Ph.D. in History or related field from an accredited institution, earned within five years of initial appointment
• Expertise in public history with an archival management focus and interest in mid‑twentieth‑century U.S. history
• Special interest or expertise in the history of World War II

Any questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Jennifer Koslow at jkoslow
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Florida State University is one of the nation's elite research universities, founded in 1851, and fosters a vibrant academic community focused on contributing to knowledge across the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions.

If qualified and interested in this position, apply to Florida State University at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu (or through myFSU > Self Service for current employees). Applicants must complete the online application with all required information, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, work history up to ten years, and education details. The Final date to receive applications is March 11, 2026.

Finalists will be required to submit three confidential letters of recommendation and a writing sample (e.g., chapter, article). Finalists will be interviewed via Zoom.

• Public‑Service/Ongoing Personnel Services (OPS) temporary job
• Position may require a criminal history background check

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.