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Department
Social Science, Interdisciplinary Program | FSU Panama City
Florida State University is one of the nation's top public universities and FSU Panama City amplifies the university's efforts to preserve, expand, and disseminate knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and human services professions. FSU Panama City is located 100 miles west of Tallahassee on the beautiful North St. Andrews Bay and is only three miles from the beaches of the emerald coast. FSU PC currently houses 20 bachelor's programs, 9 master's programs, and 1 doctoral program, and boasts a small faculty-to-student ratio, which gives students a more personalized academic experience. Please visit https://pc.fsu.edu/promise for information about our FSU PC Promise to students and https://pc.fsu.edu/ for more information about our campus. FSU Panama City also recently opened a brand new, residential housing complex on campus and right on the water. This new apartment-style complex at FSU PC houses both undergraduate and graduate students. For more information about our on-campus housing, visit https://seminolelandingfsu.com/ .
Responsibilities

• Teach both dual-enrollment and other undergraduate courses for the FSU Liberal Studies curriculum & for the Interdisciplinary Social Sciences major with a special emphasis on the following areas: American History, World History, and additional Social Science based on expertise.
• Work with colleagues on campus and in the community to recruit students, promote FSU Panama City Interdisciplinary Social Science Program, and engage with local initiatives to benefit student experiences and program access
  Collaborate with colleagues at the FSU Tallahassee ISS (Interdisciplinary Social Science) program for course coordination and committee service.
• Be an engaged faculty member for the FSU Panama City Campus.
• Opportunities are available to engage in research and oversee student projects, though not specifically required for this teaching position.

Qualifications
PhD in History or related field, from an accredited institution. Candidates who are ABD (all but dissertation) will be considered, and candidates who have a Master's degree in History with a related doctoral degree will also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications

• We especially seek candidates who have previous university teaching experience
• Are qualified to teach a variety of courses in the ISS curriculum
• Have direct experience facilitating support for students in career goals
• Successful candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and be dedicated to students.

Other Information
The FSU PC Interdisciplinary Program in Social Science (ISS) is designed to provide a broad background for students to understand public affairs and study complex issues and problems facing the social world with an interdisciplinary orientation. Students in this program are encouraged to apply a spectrum of perspectives to specific public policies and social issues. This academic program is flexible so that students may pursue their own individual specialized and pre-professional interests.
Contact Info
Dr. Amy Polick, Associate Dean - apolick@fsu.edu
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
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How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Applicants are encouraged to submit the following materials with their application for consideration:

• A cover letter describing university teaching experience, courses you feel qualified to teach, and why you are seeking this position.
• Current curriculum vitae
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (copies of teaching evaluations and other data).
• Also, in the FSU application system, applicants must provide names and email contact information for at least 3 references, who will receive notifications to submit a letter of reference on your behalf. Please ensure that those references respond to this inquiry and submit their letters through the FSU application system. Additional information to help with providing letters of reference is below:

Confidential Letters of Reference: Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system:
1) After submitting your application, click the Careers link.
2) Click the My References link.
3) Click the Send/View Reference Request button next to the appropriate position
4) Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system-generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .
This position will be on campus at FSU Panama City in Panama City, FL.
This position is being advertised as open until filled.
The review of applications will start on June 5th, 2026. Applications received by the review date are assured full consideration.
This position will begin in Fall 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.