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LECTURER
Job no: 540725
Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Physical/Mathematical Sciences
Department:26030100 - HH-APK-ADMINISTRATION
Classification Title:LECTURER
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Preferred applicants will hold an academic doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, or DSc) in kinesiology, exercise physiology, or a closely related discipline. Applicants with a Master's degree in kinesiology, exercise physiology, or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of college- or university-level teaching experience will also be considered.
Job Description:
The Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology (APK) at the University of Florida (UF) is searching for a full-time, non-tenure track instructional assistant professor (lecturer) to join our team. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027, though an earlier start may be negotiable.
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 undergraduate and graduate courses and labs in Applied Human Physiology and Exercise Physiology. Primary duties for this position are instructional, but involvement in service at the department, college, and university levels is also expected.
Qualifications
Preferred applicants will hold an academic doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, or DSc) in kinesiology, exercise physiology, or a closely related discipline. Applicants with a Master's degree in kinesiology, exercise physiology, or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of college- or university-level teaching experience will also be considered. Applicants must possess good communication, collaboration, and time management skills. Applicants should be passionate about student learning and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and teamwork. Additionally, applicants should have experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing new courses, and integrating experiential learning into the curriculum. Preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching high-enrollment courses, leading laboratory instruction, mentoring teaching assistants (TAs), and delivering courses in various formats (online, face-to-face, hybrid).
The Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology
The department is one of the premier Applied Physiology & Kinesiology programs in the world. Currently, APK employs 35 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
The University of Florida is a top-ranked Public university in the United States and is Florida's oldest and largest land grant university. 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.
University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. 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).
Expected Salary:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. UF offers an outstanding benefits package.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred applicants will hold an academic doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, or DSc) in kinesiology, exercise physiology, or a closely related discipline. Applicants with a Master's degree in kinesiology, exercise physiology, or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of college- or university-level teaching experience will also be considered.
Preferred:
Preferred applicants will hold an academic doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, or DSc) in kinesiology, exercise physiology, or a closely related discipline.
Applicants must possess good communication, collaboration, and time management skills. Applicants should be passionate about student learning and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and teamwork. Additionally, applicants should have experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing new courses, and integrating experiential learning into the curriculum. Preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching high-enrollment courses, leading laboratory instruction, mentoring teaching assistants (TAs), and delivering courses in various formats (online, face-to-face, hybrid).
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Interested applicants must apply online at https://jobs.ufl.edu (reference job 540725) and include: 1) a letter of interest summarizing your qualifications, career goals, and teaching interests/experience; 2) a curriculum vitae including names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references; 3) a teaching portfolio (uploaded as a work sample) that includes a) teaching philosophy, b) teaching evaluations with qualitative and quantitative feedback, c) peer evaluations, if available, d) sample of course syllabi, e) sample of instructional materials.
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 educational institutions outside the United States must be evaluated 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 search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027. Send inquiries and nominations to Dr. Linda Nguyen, Search Committee Chair, linda.nguyen@ufl.edu.
This position is open until filled.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 24 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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