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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 History and departmental United States survey course coordinator and
UF Online coordinator, at the rank of Lecturer, working title Assistant Instructional
Professor, beginning January 1, 2026.
The successful candidate will contribute to the Department of History’s
intellectual growth and innovative teaching methods, to the development and
management of the US history survey courses, and to the development and
growth of undergraduate online learning opportunities. The area of teaching
specialization is open.
Teaching responsibilities will include courses in History (open field), including the
two-part survey of US History, as well as upper-division courses in the
candidate’s geographic or thematic specialization. This position will typically be
assigned five courses per year (3-2 or 2-3) along with the Coordinator
responsibilities.
US Survey Coordinator responsibilities will include: coordinating AMH 2010 and
AMH 2020 offerings, onboarding new instructors, oversee functionality of Canvas
shells, and ensuring that syllabuses are in compliance with state and university
requirements.
UF Online Coordinator responsibilities will include: designing and producing new
online courses; coordinating with the college and university to determine course
demand; serve as liaison for online History majors transitioning to the residential
program, through the PaCE online program.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to benefit from the support,
resources and activities of relevant programs on campus, including the Academic
Advising Center, UF Online, and the Center for Instructional Technology and
Training.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the departmental website
(https://history.ufl.edu) to learn more about the Department of History.
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.
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| Expected Salary: |
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
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
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 September 30, 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.
Inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jack Davis at davisjac@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).
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.
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