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Open Rank Faculty American Government, History, Literature, and Law (AGHLL)


Job Location:

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 27 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:

AST/ASO/FULL PROF

Classification Minimum Requirements

A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree.

Job Description:

Established in 2022 the Hamilton School is a multidisciplinary academic unit whose purpose is to support teaching and research concerning the ideas traditions and texts that shape Western civilization and American values and institutions. The School offers four undergraduate degrees five undergraduate minors and two graduate degrees.

The Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education at the University of Florida invites applications for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions in American Government History Literature and Law (AGHLL) to begin in August 2027.

Hamilton seeks to fill several tenure-track and tenured faculty positions starting in the 2027-28 academic year. Responsibilities include offering courses in Hamiltons AGHLL major as well as ordinarily contributing to one of Hamiltons three other majors: (1) Great Books and Ideas; (2) Philosophy Politics Economics and Law; or (3) War Statecraft and Strategy.

Applicants are welcome from all relevant disciplines including but not limited to political science jurisprudence constitutional studies history literature religion and art history. The search is open with regard to period ranging from colonial to contemporary America. The search is open rank with scholars at the Assistant Associate and Full Professor level all encouraged to apply.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Hamilton School website(Hamilton School) to learn more about the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education.

UF is the states oldest largest and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50000 students and was ranked the Number 1 public university in the United States by Wall Street Journal in its 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. report. UF is located in Gainesville a city of approximately 150000 residents in North-Central Florida 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando Tampa Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities including hiking biking and nature photography. UFs large college sports programs museums and performing arts centers support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an internationalbaccalaureate program.

Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer atVisit Gainesville.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

Employment Benefits include:
- Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals families and domestic partners and offers voluntary
insurance that includes vision dental long-term disability and more.
- Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan State University System Optional Retirement Program Florida
Retirement 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.

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree.

Preferred

Special Instructions to Applicants:

A complete application must include:

  1. A Curriculum Vitae
  2. A cover letter addressing: Research agenda Teaching interests and competencies; and Commitment to undergraduate and graduate education in the principles and institutions of American civilization.
  3. A sample writing sample from within the last three years; and
  4. A list of three academic references with contact information.

Please address any inquiries to:

Professor Paul C.H. Lim
Associate Director for Faculty Affairs

Hamilton School for Classical & Civic Education

University of Florida
432 Newell Drive

Gainesville FL 32611



This position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

Health Assessment Required:No


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