Assistant Professor - Modern US History

The Department of History at the University of South Florida seeks to fill a full-time, tenure-earning Assistant Professor position in Modern U.S. History. We welcome applications from those with specializations in transnational migration, diasporic communities or ethnic studies. The position is on a 9-month contract with a start date of August 7, 2027. Salary is negotiable. 

The successful applicant will teach two courses a semester, including a U.S. general education survey (U.S. History since 1877), upper-level courses in their specialization, and seminars at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

PhD in History from an accredited institution is required and must be conferred by the start date. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.

Preferred candidates will have university-level teaching experience and scholarly publications.

When applying, please upload the following: 

• Cover letter
• CV
• Writing sample
• Names and contact information for three (3) references

Review of applications begins on December 1, 2026.

The University of South Florida is an R1 research university and member of the American Association of Universities that serves 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida. For information regarding USF, please visit our website at www.usf.edu.

Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. For disability accommodations, contact Callie Hallett at 813-974-2809 or [email protected] a minimum of five working days in advance.

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.