The Department of Political Science, Public Administration, and History at Florida Gulf Coast University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Digital History, broadly defined. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the History program; be involved in course and/or curriculum development; maintain an active research portfolio; serve on College and University committees and/or initiatives; and perform other duties as assigned. The position is open regarding all geographic and thematic areas of history.

Florida Gulf Coast University is a regional comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to: be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; be committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; be committed to effective use of technology including distance learning? produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

For information about the Department of Political Science, Public Administration, and History, please visit: https://www.fgcu.edu/cas/departments/pspa/

Ph.D. in History or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation is required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.  ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2026.

The review process will start on November 7, 2025, and will continue until position is filled. Appointment will be based on a 9-month continuous multi-year contract starting in August 2026.

For full job description and to apply, please visit https://fgcu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/eaglejobs/job/Assistant-Professor--History_R0006843-1

Ph.D. in History or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation is required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.  ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2026. 

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Florida Gulf Coast University is a regional comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to: be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; be committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; be committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

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