Job Information

The Department of History at Florida International University is searching for an open-rank tenured/tenure-track professor position in Modern European History. We are especially interested in candidates who work on authoritarianism or autocracy broadly defined, including questions of historical memory or transnational connections between Europe and other parts of the world.

A Ph.D. in History or related field is required and must be in-hand before beginning the appointment. The candidate will teach a regular 2-2 load and contribute to the History Department’s undergraduate and graduate courses, including our broad M.A. program in History and our Ph.D. program in Atlantic History. FIU is a dynamic research institution and the person hired will have the opportunity to develop contacts with faculty working in cognate disciplines in the humanities and in other programs including the European and Eurasian Studies Program, the Miami-Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence, the Václav Havel Program for Human Rights and Democracy, and the Wolfsonian-FIU Museum. 

In 2021, the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), the college housing the History Department, received full membership in the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). This prestigious organization includes the top 40 schools of international affairs in the world. SIPA is among only 25 in the US with this designation, 5th in the Southeastern United States, and the 1st and only one in the State of Florida. With this profile, FIU welcomes applicants with a demonstrated commitment to, and success in, working with diverse populations, encourages historically underrepresented minorities to apply, and invites applicants to reflect in their cover letter on how they could enhance the Department's strengths and offerings.

Qualified applicants should apply to Job Opening ID# 530997 at https://facultycareers.fiu.edu/. Please submit your cover letter, C.V., and contact information for three references in a single PDF file. Applications should be received by December 3^rd, 2023. Letters of reference, transcripts and writing samples will be solicited from finalists at a later date. In your cover letter, please discuss your scholarly profile, your teaching expertise and pedagogical innovations, any externally funded projects, and how you envision your work enhancing and extending the Department’s strengths. Please address any questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Gwyn Davies at daviesg@fiu.edu.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.  Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of  their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

About FIU

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.