Visiting Assistant Professor, US Legal History

Job No: 538972

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design

Department:  - LS-HISTORY

Visiting Assistant Professor

Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. in History by August 15, 2026.

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.

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.

Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. in History by August 15, 2026.

We have a preference for candidates whose scholarship and teaching emphasize 19th and/or 20th century US history.

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

• Letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position
• A statement on teaching goals
• A complete curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three professional references

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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