New College of Florida invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track position in American history beginning in August 2025.  Specialization is open, but the committee is particularly interested in candidates with broad thematic expertise, such as in public history, economic history, war and society, and/or the history of science/technology. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in History, teaching experience, a commitment to liberal arts education, and a robust research agenda. In addition to contributing to the two-term sequence in the history of the United States, the candidate will offer courses in his or her area and period of interest. The teaching load is 2/2, plus sponsoring tutorials and senior theses and serving on baccalaureate committees. The candidate must have completed the Ph.D. by the start of employment.

New College, the nationally recognized honors college of the State University System of Florida, is a small, selective, innovative liberal arts institution that values both scholarship and teaching. Students, with the help of faculty sponsors, plan their own academic programs through a series of semester contracts, and receive narrative evaluations in lieu of grades. Completion of a senior thesis is a graduation requirement.

New College of Florida is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity. Consistent with law and its respect for personal dignity, the college does not discriminate between applicants for employment based on race, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital or veteran status.

According to Florida law, applications and meetings regarding applications are open to the public upon request. Applicants who need accommodations to participate in the selection process should notify the search committee 48 hours in advance of a meeting. Contact Human Resources (hr@ncf.edu)with any questions about the application process or to request accommodations.

Interested candidates should apply online at http://www.ncf.edu/employment and upload the following: a cover letter, CV, and the email addresses of three scholars as references. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to submit teaching and research statements, sample syllabi, one writing sample (article or chapter length), and references at a later point.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About New College of Florida

New College, the nationally recognized honors college of the State University System of Florida, is a small, selective, innovative liberal arts institution that values both scholarship and teaching. Students, with the help of faculty sponsors, plan their own academic programs through a series of semester contracts, and receive narrative evaluations in lieu of grades. Completion of a senior thesis is a graduation requirement.

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