AST/ASO/PROF OPEN-RANK FACULTY POSITION IN PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS, ECONOMICS AND LAW (PPEL)
Hamilton School for Classic and Civic Education, University of Florida
| Job category | Faculty (open rank) / Contract type open |
| AOS | Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law |
| AOC | Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law |
| Workload | Full time |
| Vacancies | 4 |
| Location | Gainesville, Florida, United States |
| Start date | Academic Year 2026-2027 |
| 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 undergraduate majors in Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law (PPEL) and Great Books and Ideas. Two other undergraduate and two graduate degrees are expected to be offered starting in Fall 2026. The School seeks to fill up to four (4) tenured or tenure-track positions to teach primarily in the PPEL degree program and to start in the AY 2026–2027 academic year. Within the bounds of our academic mission, the School is flexible as to the disciplinary focus of our applicants. Applications for this cycle are especially encouraged from scholars with a research expertise in economics, economic history, political economy, law, public policy, politics and related fields. Applications especially welcome from candidates who can teach a required degree course on legal reasoning, as well as well as upper-level, multidisciplinary courses on topics at the intersection of law, economics and politics. A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree is required. Salaries are competitive. Successful applicants will combine excellent scholarly records, active research agendas, demonstrated teaching excellence, and a commitment to the Hamilton School’s educational mission. UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 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 150,000 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. UF’s 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 international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville. The salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience,and the compensation includes a full benefits package. Employment Benefits include: |
| How to apply | |
| Application type | Online |
| Instructions |
A complete application must include the following:
• a curriculum vitae
• a cover letter, which describes your interest in the Hamilton School’s mission
• a research statement
• a teaching statement
• a sample of scholarly writing within the last three years
• three (3) references. These references may be contacted at some point in the hiring process to provide recommendation letters.
Screening of applicants will continue until the position is filled.
The final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of “Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.
University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.
Please address any inquiries to:
Robert G. Ingram, Interim Director
Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education
University of Florida
P.O. Box 117460
Gainesville, FL 32611
E-mail: [email protected]
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| Web address to apply | https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/536970/open... |
| Hard deadline | November 28, 2025, 11:59pm EST |
| Contact | |
| Web address for more information | https://hamilton.ufl.edu/ |
| Contact name | Robert G. Ingram, Interim Director |
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| Time created | September 22, 2025, 5:51pm UTC |
| Scheduled expiry date | November 28, 2025, 11:59pm EST |
| Last updated | September 22, 2025, 5:51pm UTC |
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