Lecturer​/US Survey Course Coordinator​/UF Online Coordinator

Classification

Title:

Lecturer

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

Applicants will have a Ph.D. in History or a related field by January 1, 2026.

Job Description:

The Department of History at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts

and Sciences invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-accruing

position in History and departmental United States survey course coordinator and

UF Online coordinator, at the rank of Lecturer, working title Assistant Instructional

Professor, beginning January 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will contribute to the Department of History's

intellectual growth and innovative teaching methods, to the development and

management of the US history survey courses, and to the development and

growth of undergraduate online learning opportunities. The area of teaching

specialization is open.

Teaching responsibilities will include courses in History (open field), including the

two-part survey of US History, as well as upper-division courses in the

candidate's geographic or thematic specialization. This position will typically be

assigned five courses per year (3-2 or 2-3) along with the Coordinator

responsibilities.

US Survey Coordinator responsibilities will include: coordinating AMH 2010 and

AMH 2020 offerings, onboarding new instructors, oversee functionality of Canvas

shells, and ensuring that syllabuses are in compliance with state and university

requirements.

UF Online Coordinator responsibilities will include: designing and producing new

online courses; coordinating with the college and university to determine course

demand; serve as liaison for online History majors transitioning to the residential

program, through the PaCE online program.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to benefit from the support,

resources and activities of relevant programs on campus, including the Academic

Advising Center, UF Online, and the Center for Instructional Technology and

Training.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the departmental website

((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) to learn more about the Department of History.

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.

Expected Salary:

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience,

and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

Employment Benefits include:

Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits

programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary

insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.

Retirement Options:
Attractive options include Florida Retirement System

Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida

Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.

Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick
- leave pool, maternity/paternity leave, and leave payouts

Required Qualifications:

Applicants will have a Ph.D. in History or a related field by January 1, 2026.

Preferred:
None. Special Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now

at the top of this posting.

A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the

applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete

curriculum vitae, (3) a statement on teaching goals and pedagogy, and (4) a list

of at least three references. After initial review, confidential letters of

recommendation will be requested from the references for selected applicants.

Applications will be reviewed beginning September 30, 2025, and the position

will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this

time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of

the committee and/or hiring authority.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which

includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of

education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an…