Lecturer

Candidates shall have received the academic degree appropriate to the assignment of duties.

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This is a 12-month, full-time, non-tenure-accruing position that will be 100% teaching, available in the School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE), College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), and Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), at the University of Florida's main campus in Gainesville. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. The salary is competitive and comes with a full benefits package, with initial funding for two years and a possible extension pending funding availability.

We seek candidates with a record of excellence in teaching, mentoring, and preparing students for professional success. SNRE emphasizes instruction that connects interdisciplinary science fundamentals with modern practice, professional problem solving, and workplace readiness. The successful candidate will have strong intellectual and communication skills, familiarity with higher education pedagogy, and demonstrate genuine investment in student success.

The successful candidate will serve as instructor for a general education course in Environmental Science (multiple sections) and required and/or elective undergraduate courses in Environmental Science and Interdisciplinary Ecology, develop new instructional materials and course content as needed by the unit and per the applicant’s expertise, mentor students, participate in curriculum development and assessment activities, and collaborate with faculty and staff to strengthen the undergraduate educational experience.

Background Information:

SNRE offers university-wide, interdisciplinary degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels that prepare students to understand the complex issues related to the environment and socio-economic stability. Through its interdisciplinary educational programs, SNRE will provide tomorrow's scientists, natural resource managers, and societal leaders with the training (acquisition of knowledge, skills, and competencies) needed to effectively address the enormous environmental challenges facing future society. SNRE is comprised of more than 350 affiliated faculty members, 140 graduate students, and 200 undergraduate majors.

The University of Florida is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, and Space-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more than 56,000 students. UF is a member of The Association of American Universities. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Florida Sea Grant program, and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools, 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC) located throughout the state, 6 Research sites/demonstration units administered by RECs or academic departments, and Florida Cooperative Extension Service offices in all 67 counties (counties operate and maintain). SNRE is an interdisciplinary unit housed in CALS and supported by affiliate faculty from several other colleges on campus. UF/IFAS employs nearly 4,500 people, including approximately 990 salaried faculty and 1,400 permanent support personnel, located in Gainesville and throughout the state. IFAS, one of the nation’s largest agricultural and natural resources research and education organizations, is administered by a Vice President and four deans: the Dean of CALS, the Dean for Extension and Director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the Dean for Research and Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Dean for the College of Veterinary Medicine. UF/IFAS also engages in cooperative work with Florida A&M University in Tallahassee.  

Commensurate with Education and Experience

The Lecturer position requires a doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) degree in environmental science, environmental social sciences, ecology, environmental engineering sciences, natural resources, or a closely related discipline. A successful candidate with a Ph.D. degree would be eligible to use the ‘Instructional Assistant Professor’ as a working title.

Candidates must have teaching experience in the environmental sciences or related fields at an accredited university. Candidates will have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication and interpersonal relationships. Candidates must support the mission of the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values.

Candidates with the ability to teach introductory environmental sciences and develop courses in one or more of the following focus areas are preferred: 1) environmental policy, 2) environmental data analysis and analytics, and 3) general and interdisciplinary ecology. Since this position will require teaching in both classroom and online modalities, experience with online teaching and familiarity with distance education delivery tools/strategies are preferred.

For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit additional materials by June 26, 2026.  The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined.

Employment Conditions

This position is available August 3, 2026, and will be filled as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available. Compensation is commensurate with the education, experience, and qualifications of the selected applicant.

Nominations

Nominations are welcome. Nominations must include the nominee's full name and address. This information should be sent to:

Please refer to Requisition # 539992

Dr. Danny Coenen

Chair, Search and Screen Committee

University of Florida

School of Natural Resources and Environment

PO Box 116455, 2035 McCarty Hall D

Gainesville, FL 32608

Telephone: 352-294-0516                              

Facsimile: 352-392-9748                               

Electronic Mail:  dcoenen@ufl.edu              

Application Information

• Individuals wishing to apply should go to Careers at UF and submit:
• Cover letter that states the applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information (including email addresses) for three individuals willing to write letters of recommendation
• Unofficial transcripts

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 education 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). 

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. The University and greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.