Lecturer; Instructional Assistant Professor

Job Description

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 Plant Pathology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida. A successful candidate with a Ph.D. degree would be eligible to use the ‘Instructional Assistant Professor’ working title. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit.

Duties will include development of a teaching program related to plant health management and global issues in plant health.

The candidate will teach six classes annually, including one UF Quest course (to be developed, general education core; two offerings per year), one Plant Science core course (PLS 4941 Practical Work Experience, or as assigned; two offerings per year), one general education biology course (PLP
2000 Plants, Plagues, and People, one offering per year), and one upper division undergraduate course in plant health management (to be developed, may be collaborative with faculty in other departments; one offering per year). Courses may be adjusted according to department and program needs and candidate expertise.

The successful candidate will engage in scholarly activities related to instruction, including teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, collating opportunities for undergraduate internships and research, participating in curriculum revision and enhancement, seeking funding for the teaching program, supervising undergraduate and graduate 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 Experience and Education

A doctorate (PhD or DPM – Doctor of Plant Medicine, foreign equivalent acceptable) in Plant Pathology or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates will be considered if a doctoral degree will be earned by the date of appointment. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system.

Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values.

Prior experience as instructor of record; experience mentoring students; experience or demonstrated interest in course design and curriculum development (training and mentorship are available; passion for quality and student success is more critical than prior experience).