Lecturer

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 United States History and departmental Experiential Learning Coordinator, at the rank of Lecturer, working title Assistant Instructional Professor, beginning August 16, 2025.

The successful candidate will contribute to the Department of History’s intellectual growth and innovative teaching methods, and to the development and growth of undergraduate experiential learning opportunities, including internships, research, and study abroad. The area of teaching specialization is open.

Teaching responsibilities will include courses in United States History, including the large lecture surveys of US History, as well as upper-division courses in the candidate’s regional or thematic specialization. This position will typically be assigned five courses per year (3-2 or 2-3) along with the Experiential Learning Coordinator responsibilities.

Experiential Learning Coordinator responsibilities will include: serving as department liaison to the college’s Beyond120 experiential learning program and preparing an annual report on department activities; serving as point of contact for History majors interested in experiential learning opportunities; assisting History department faculty in developing opportunities for undergraduates; working with the Department Chair and History Department Advisory Board to cultivate alumni-student connections.

This position will also help coordinate the department’s implementation of the University of Florida’s “Quest 3” experiential learning requirement and assist the Associate Chair in the planning of departmental Quest 1 or Quest 2 offerings.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to benefit from the support, resources and activities of relevant programs on campus, including the Beyond120 program, the Center for Humanities in the Public Sphere, Career Connections Center, and the Brown Center for Leadership and Service.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the departmental website (https://history.ufl.edu) to learn more about the Department of History. Applicants are also encouraged to visit the college’s Beyond120 website to learn more about experiential learning initiatives: (https://www.advising.ufl.edu/beyond120/)

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.

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.

Applicants will have a Ph.D. in History or a related field by August 15, 2025.

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 April 7, 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 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 educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

The Department of History is committed to promoting an environment that welcomes all abilities, classes, ethnicities/races, gender identities and expressions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.