Lecturer​/Instructional Assistant Professor

Lecturer/Instructional Assistant Professor

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Work type: Non‑Tenure‑Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Agricultural Sciences
Department:  - AG-AG ED AND COMMUNICATION

Classification

Title:

Candidates shall have received the academic degree appropriate to the assignment of duties.

This is a 12‑month non‑tenure accruing position that will be 100% teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) available in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida. This is a time limited position. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. Duties will include teaching undergraduate courses (on‑campus and online) in agricultural and natural resources communication and agricultural leadership education.

The faculty member will seek contract and grant funding actively to support their program. The faculty member will engage in Extension activities in their program area. A successful candidate with a Ph.D. degree would be eligible to use the ‘Instructional Assistant Professor’ working title.

The successful candidate will engage in scholarly activities related to instruction, including teaching undergraduate courses, advising and mentoring undergraduate students, participating in curriculum revision and enhancement, seeking funding for the teaching program, supervising undergraduate research and creative work, publishing teaching-related scholarship, producing learning tools, and engaging in professional development activities related to teaching and advising. Faculty are encouraged to support and participate in the CALS Honors Program, distance education, and international education.

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Required Qualifications:

A master’s degree (foreign equivalent acceptable) in agricultural and/or natural resources communication, agricultural leadership education, or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication and interpersonal relationships. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the land‑grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values.

Preferred:
A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in agricultural and/or natural resources communication, agricultural leadership education, or a closely related discipline, previous teaching experience in person and online, and procurement of extramural funding are preferred. A doctorate is desirable, but not required (only required for use of the ‘Instructional Assistant Professor’ working title). Experience in the agricultural and natural resources industry and/or non‑profit sector are desirable.

For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit materials by June 11, 2026. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined.

This position is available August 15, 2026, and will be filled as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available. Compensation is commensurate with the education, experience, and qualifications of the selected applicant.

Nominations are welcome. Nominations need to include the complete name and address of the nominee. This information should be sent to:
Chair, Search and Screen Committee
University of Florida
Department of Agricultural Education and Communication

• Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit:
• Cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above
• Contact information (including email addresses) for three (3) individuals willing to write letters of recommendation

Selected candidate will be required to provide an 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).

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US.

Health Assessment

Required:

No

Advertised: 28 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:
Open until filled

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.