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.

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.

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.

Please note that semifinalists will be required to arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation and to submit a writing sample, (e.g. chapter, article, etc.). 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.

Contact Information

Any questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Ben Dodds at [email protected].

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

The application deadline is November 3, 2025.

Job URL

https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs

Website

https://history.fsu.edu