Lecturer

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Florida invites applications for a  12-month, full-time, non-tenure track position at the rank of Lecturer (working title of Assistant Instructional Professor) in the area of Analytical Chemistry to begin August 16, 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach analytical and general chemistry courses and associated laboratories, maintain instrumentation in teaching laboratories, develop and contribute to the implementation of effective pedagogical materials and course curriculum at the undergraduate level (including electronic course management and online material), manage and train graduate teaching assistants, maintain and sustain an appropriate safety culture, mentor undergraduate students, and collaborate with faculty in and outside the department. Submission of proposals focused on chemistry education will be encouraged. Teaching faculty are fully integrated into the department and have the opportunity to participate in department, university, and professional service activities.

We are seeking outstanding candidates with a background in Chemistry or in a closely related discipline. Applicants must have an excellent record of teaching as well as academic accomplishments, and a strong interest in undergraduate teaching in chemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to teach chemistry undergraduate laboratory courses and collaborate with faculty in and outside the department.

UF aspires to provide an exceptional academic environment that reflects the breadth of thought essential to preeminence and manifests through a community of students, faculty, and staff of diverse experiences and backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable culture and employing a diverse community. UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners.

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, parental leave, and leave payouts.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on May 2, 2025 and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled. Click Apply Now at the top of this posting to submit your application.

Complete applications must include the following files in PDF format: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching practices and philosophy, (4) the contact information of three or more references must be provided. An email will be sent to your references, requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet.

Additional documents should be uploaded as one PDF to the “other documents” selection in the application.

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 are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

If 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.

The University of Florida is Equal Opportunity Employer.