Open Rank Faculty - American Government, History, Literature, and Law (AGHLL)
- Location
- Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
- Workplace
- On-site
About this role
| Classification Title: |
AST/ASO/FULL PROF |
|---|---|
| Classification Minimum Requirements |
A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree. |
| Job Description: |
Established in 2022, the Hamilton School is a multidisciplinary academic unit whose purpose is to support teaching and research concerning the ideas, traditions, and texts that shape Western civilization and American values and institutions. The School offers four undergraduate degrees, five undergraduate minors and two graduate degrees. The Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education at the University of Florida invites applications for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions in American Government, History, Literature, and Law (AGHLL) to begin in August 2027. Hamilton seeks to fill several tenure-track and tenured faculty positions, starting in the 2027-28 academic year. Responsibilities include offering courses in Hamilton’s AGHLL major, as well as ordinarily contributing to one of Hamilton’s three other majors: (1) Great Books and Ideas; (2) Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law; or (3) War, Statecraft and Strategy. Applicants are welcome from all relevant disciplines, including but not limited to political science, jurisprudence, constitutional studies, history, literature, religion and art history. The search is open with regard to period, ranging from colonial to contemporary America. The search is open rank, with scholars at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor level all encouraged to apply. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Hamilton School website (Hamilton School) to learn more about the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education. UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked the Number 1 public university in the United States by Wall Street Journal in its “2024 Best Colleges in the U.S.” report. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts centers support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville. The salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package. Employment Benefits include: |
| Expected Salary: |
Commensurate with education and experience. |
| Required Qualifications: |
A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree. |
| Preferred |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
A complete application must include:
Please address any inquiries to: Hamilton School for Classical & Civic Education University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611 [email protected] |
| Health Assessment Required: | No |
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