American Historical Association
Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried, in Sub-Saharan Africa
American Historical Association, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318
Overview
The Department of History at Florida State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in history of sub-Saharan Africa to begin in August 2026. 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. Qualifications
A doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service is required. Application process
For questions about the position, contact Dr. Ben Dodds at bdodds@fsu.edu. FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit the Total Rewards website to learn more about Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs. To apply, go to the Faculty Jobs site. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita. Applications must include a cover letter and curriculum vitae. This is a Faculty position. This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. The application deadline is November 3, 2025. Semifinalists will be required to arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation and to submit a writing sample (e.g., chapter, article). Only completed applications will be considered. Semifinalists will be interviewed via Zoom. Finalists will be invited to campus to present their research. FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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The Department of History at Florida State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in history of sub-Saharan Africa to begin in August 2026. 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. Qualifications
A doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service is required. Application process
For questions about the position, contact Dr. Ben Dodds at bdodds@fsu.edu. FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit the Total Rewards website to learn more about Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs. To apply, go to the Faculty Jobs site. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita. Applications must include a cover letter and curriculum vitae. This is a Faculty position. This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. The application deadline is November 3, 2025. Semifinalists will be required to arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation and to submit a writing sample (e.g., chapter, article). Only completed applications will be considered. Semifinalists will be interviewed via Zoom. Finalists will be invited to campus to present their research. FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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