| Job Description: |
The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-accruing position at the rank of Lecturer, beginning August 16, 2025.
Applicants must possess native or near-native proficiency in Korean and English and US college/university-level teaching experience are required.
The successful applicant will contribute to the development and teaching of Korean language and culture courses in English translation in face-to-face or online formats, depending upon student demand; provide extracurricular support of the program through service that includes placement testing, weekly language tables, and other activities relating to extracurricular Korean language use; develop the Korean curriculum at the University of Florida. The typical teaching assignment for a lecturer is three courses per semester.
The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures is home to multiple language programs. It offers training in languages and cultures worldwide.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the departmental website https://languages.ufl.edu/ to learn more about the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 7th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2025 rankings) and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 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, 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 center 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.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at jobs.ufl.edu, search job 535581.
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 (4) sample sets of student evaluations, (5) three confidential letters of recommendation (6) a link to a teaching demonstration video.
Applications will be reviewed beginning April 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. For additional information, please contact Dr Christopher Smith, chair of the Korean Search Committee at csmith2@ufl.edu.
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 Languages, Literatures, and Cultures 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. |