American Historical Association
Assistant Professor of U.S. History, Tenure Track University of Miami
American Historical Association, Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Overview
The Department of History in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami invites applications for an appointment in U.S. history, Reconstruction through the Civil Rights Era, at the Assistant Professor level (tenure-track) to begin August 15, 2026. Thematic expertise of research and teaching are open, with a preferred focus on legal history; scholars whose work engages with digital methods and tools are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be prepared to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate History courses, closely mentor graduate students, and provide evidence of an ambitious research and publication agenda. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in History by the appointment start date.
Responsibilities
Teach a range of undergraduate and graduate History courses.
Mentor graduate students.
Maintain an ambitious research and publication agenda.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in History by the appointment start date.
Thematic expertise in U.S. history, Reconstruction through the Civil Rights Era, with a preferred focus on legal history.
Scholars whose work engages with digital methods and tools are encouraged to apply.
Application Process Applications can be submitted via the University of Miami’s career website:
https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/
Job ID:
[R100091800]
Please compile the following documents in a single PDF and upload under the Resume/CV section of the online application: letter of application, CV, research statement, and teaching statement. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to the Search Committee at historysearch@miami.edu. The deadline for receipt of applications is
December 1, 2025 .
Questions can be addressed to Professor Ashli White, Department Chair.
Equal Opportunity The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Additional information is available.
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The Department of History in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami invites applications for an appointment in U.S. history, Reconstruction through the Civil Rights Era, at the Assistant Professor level (tenure-track) to begin August 15, 2026. Thematic expertise of research and teaching are open, with a preferred focus on legal history; scholars whose work engages with digital methods and tools are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be prepared to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate History courses, closely mentor graduate students, and provide evidence of an ambitious research and publication agenda. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in History by the appointment start date.
Responsibilities
Teach a range of undergraduate and graduate History courses.
Mentor graduate students.
Maintain an ambitious research and publication agenda.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in History by the appointment start date.
Thematic expertise in U.S. history, Reconstruction through the Civil Rights Era, with a preferred focus on legal history.
Scholars whose work engages with digital methods and tools are encouraged to apply.
Application Process Applications can be submitted via the University of Miami’s career website:
https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/
Job ID:
[R100091800]
Please compile the following documents in a single PDF and upload under the Resume/CV section of the online application: letter of application, CV, research statement, and teaching statement. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to the Search Committee at historysearch@miami.edu. The deadline for receipt of applications is
December 1, 2025 .
Questions can be addressed to Professor Ashli White, Department Chair.
Equal Opportunity The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Additional information is available.
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