Tenure -Track, Open Rank Professor in Caribbean History

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Department of History

Open Rank Tenure-Track Professor in Caribbean History

The Department of History within the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs at Florida International University is conducting an open-rank search for a historian of the Caribbean, any period. The successful candidate will be able to teach and guide student research on Cuban history, but applicants with any regional specialization in the circum-Caribbean will be considered, with priority for scholars of the African diaspora. Candidates are encouraged to address how their work might contribute to the University's 2030 strategic plan pillars.

A Ph.D. in History or a related field is required and must be in-hand before beginning the appointment. The candidate will teach a regular 2-2 load, offering a range of courses for undergraduate and graduate students, from the introductory level to seminars for our M.A. and Ph.D. programs. FIU is a dynamic research institution, and the person hired will have the opportunity to pursue contacts and opportunities via an array of university centers and departments, as well as cultural institutions and organizations in and beyond the vibrant city of Miami.

In 2021, the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs (The Green School), 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 41 schools of international affairs in the world. The Green School is among only 26 in the U.S. with this designation, 5th in the Southeastern United States, and the 1st and only one in the State of Florida.

The Department invites applicants to reflect in their cover letter on how they could enhance our strengths and offerings.

Qualified applicants should apply to Job Opening ID# 536865 at careers.fiu.edu. Please submit your cover letter, C.V., and contact information for three references in a single PDF file. Review of applications will begin May 1, 2026 and continue, until the position is filled. 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. Letters of reference, transcripts and writing samples will be solicited from finalists at a later date. Please address any questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Bianca Premo at premob@fiu.edu.

Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University's immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying: https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at-fiu/immigration-process

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