Assistant Professor of Modern U.S. History – University of South Florida

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Modern U.S. History – University of South Florida

• Institution: University of South Florida (USF)

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of History

• Job Identification: 44449

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, 9-Month, Tenure-Track / Tenure-Earning Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Modern U.S. History

• Preferred Areas: Transnational Migration, Diasporic Communities, Ethnic Studies

• Salary / Remuneration: Negotiable; exact salary not specified

• Location: Tampa, Florida, United States

• Review of Applications Begins: December 1, 2026

• Application Deadline: December 2, 2026 at 10:25 AM

• Expected Start Date: August 7, 2027

Overview of Role

The Department of History at the University of South Florida invites applications for a tenure-earning Assistant Professor of Modern U.S. History.

The department welcomes candidates specializing in Modern U.S. History, particularly scholars working in transnational migration, diasporic communities, or ethnic studies.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach 2 courses per semester.

• Teach the U.S. General Education survey course:

  • U.S. History Since 1877

• Teach upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of specialization.

• Teach undergraduate seminars.

• Teach graduate seminars.

• Maintain an active research and scholarly agenda.

• Contribute to departmental and university service.

Teaching Load

• 2-2 teaching load

• One U.S. History survey course may be included as part of the teaching responsibilities.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in History from an accredited institution.

• Degree must be completed by the position start date.

• Must meet University of South Florida requirements for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• University-level teaching experience.

• Record of scholarly publications.

• Research specialization in one or more of the following:

  • Transnational Migration

  • Diasporic Communities

  • Ethnic Studies

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Writing Sample

4. Names and Contact Information for Three References

Application Process

• Job Identification: 44449

• Review Begins: December 1, 2026

• Final Application Deadline: December 2, 2026 at 10:25 AM

• Expected Start Date: August 7, 2027

• Campus: Main Campus, Tampa

• Appointment is subject to final budget approval.