Classification Title:

LECTURER

Job Description:

This is a 9-month, 1.0 FTE, non-tenure track faculty position with potential summer employment opportunities.  Responsibilities related to this position may include, but are not limited to, designing and teaching courses in Motor Learning, Biomechanics, and/or Sport and Exercise Psychology.  Primary duties for this position are instructional, but involvement in service at the department, college, and university levels is also expected.    

The Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology

The department is one of the premier Applied Physiology & Kinesiology programs in the world.  Currently, APK employs 32 full-time faculty and enrolls approximately 1,100 students (~900 undergraduate and ~230 graduate).  APK Lecturers enjoy a 9-month, renewable contract with abundant support, including access to UF’s Center for Teaching Excellence, in-house course design consultants, lecturer promotion and merit pay plans, conference travel funds, instructional grant opportunities, and team-oriented colleagues. Explore APK at the department website.     

The University of Florida

UF is the flagship campus of the State University System of Florida.  In 2024, Forbes ranked UF 4th among the nation’s best public universities, and UF was ranked as the number one public institution in the 2024 Wall Street Journal’s survey of Best U.S. Colleges.  UF is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, an organization comprising the top public and private institutions in North America.  With an enrollment of over 53,000 students annually, UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 200 research, service and education centers, bureaus, and institutes. The UF campus is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 141,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, paddleboarding, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy.  Alachua County has an excellent school system, with many public schools ranked highly in the state and nation.  Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

The University of Florida is an equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The University of Florida invites all qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD)

Expected Salary:

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  UF offers an outstanding benefits package. 

Minimum Requirements:

Applicants must have an academic doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, or DSc) in kinesiology, exercise physiology, biobehavioral sciences, or a closely related discipline. 

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants must possess good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.  Applicants should be passionate about student learning and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence.  Additionally, applicants should have experience in developing new courses, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and integrating experiential learning into the curriculum.  Preference will be given to applicants with experience in online course design and instruction.    Special Instructions to Applicants:

Interested applicants must apply on-line and include: (a) an application letter summarizing your qualifications, career goals, and teaching interests/experience; (b) a teaching statement/philosophy; (c) evidence of teaching proficiency, including recent teaching evaluations with qualitative and quantitative feedback; (d) a curriculum vitae; and (e) names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.  Other evidence of teaching effectiveness such as awards or credentials may also be submitted.

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 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/.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. To receive full consideration, complete applications must be received by October 21, 2024.  The anticipated start date is January 1, 2025, but a later date can be negotiated. Send inquiries and nominations to Dr. Joslyn Ahlgren, Search Committee Chair, jahlgren@ufl.edu.

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

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