Assistant Professor in Brazilian History

Assistant Professor in Brazilian History

Job No : 536782

Work Type : Full Time

Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories : Social / Behavioral Science, Humanities

Department : 16280000 - LS-HISTORY

Job Description

Classification Title :

Assistant Professor

Classification 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 Arts

and Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing

position 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 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.

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.

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 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 Committee Chair, Dr Heather Vrana 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 / .

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 2026

To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 536782

Our 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.

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