Assistant Professor in Brazilian History

Job Description: The Department of History at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Artsand Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruingposition at the rank of assistant professor, beginning August , 6, in thefield of nineteenth and early th century Brazil.  The ideal hire should be able to contribute to the HistoryDepartment’s intellectual growth and emphasis on interdisciplinary andcollaborative research. Areas of specialization might include abolition,Indigenous histories, health and medicine, labor, culture, or diaspora. Wewelcome candidates whose research employs methodologies that complementthe department’s strengths in cultural, intellectual, and legal history. We alsowelcome applicants who incorporate digital history into their scholarship, publicengagement, or teaching. The appointee will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitmentto teaching a diverse body of undergraduate and graduate students inGainesville, Florida, and maintain a robust research and publishing agendacommensurate with a Research 1 institution. Teaching responsibilities includeintroductory, upper-division, and graduate courses in Brazilian history. Equallyimportant is the ability to contribute effectively to the department’s graduateprogram: mentoring graduate students, offering graduate seminars, andchairing and serving on graduate committees (including serving on committeesin other departments). The faculty member in this role will be able to take advantage of the UF Libraries’outstanding Latin American collections, and will have the opportunity to benefitfrom the support, resources and activities of relevant programs on campus,including: the Center for Latin American Studies, Center for African Studies,Center for Arts, Migration and Entrepreneurship, the Center for Humanities andthe Public Sphere, and the Florida-Brazil Linkage Institute (FBLI). UF is alsohome to a robust Portuguese language and literature program, and an activeBrazilian Student Association. Applicants are encouraged to visit the departmental website () to learn more about the Department of History. UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant universitywith an enrollment of over , students and was ranked the Number 1 publicuniversity in the United States by Wall Street Journal in its “4 Best Collegesin the U.S.” report. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately ,residents in North-Central Florida, miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and milesfrom the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas(Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearbyparks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, includinghiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs,museums, and performing arts centers support a range of activities and culturalevents for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offera variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Expected Salary: The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience,and the compensation includes a full benefits package. Employment Benefits include:Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefitsprograms for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntaryinsurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more. Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement SystemPension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, FloridaRetirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan. Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, maternity/paternity leave and leave payouts. Minimum Requirements: Applicants will have a Ph.D. in History or a related field by August , 6.