Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Latin American History)

Department of History | College of Arts & Sciences

The Department of History at Florida State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the history of Latin America to begin August 2027. The area and period of specialization are open. The successful candidate will be expected to work with the department’s undergraduate and graduate students, supervise PhD candidates, and teach two courses per semester.

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization required.

Any questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Anasa Hicks.

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Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Applicants must include a cover letter and curriculum vitae. The application deadline is November 2, 2026.

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Please note that semifinalists will be required to arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation and to submit a writing sample, (e.g. chapter, article, etc.). Only completed applications will be considered. Semifinalists will be interviewed via Zoom. Finalists will be invited to campus to present their research.

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