LecturerInstructional Professor

Classification Title:

Lecturer/Instructional Professor

Job Description:

The University of Florida Department of Gender Sexuality and Womens Studies invites applications for a nine-month full-time Lecturer/Instructional Professor to begin August 16 2027. While this is a non-tenure accruing position appointments are typically renewed annually and there are opportunities for promotion within the Lecturer series.

We seek a candidate with a strong record of teaching health and health disparities courses in Gender Sexuality and Womens addition the successful candidate will have experience in teaching effectively in face-to-face and fully online modalities teaching larger enrollment courses (60 to 100 seats) and mentoring graduate students as teaching assistants in such courses. Applicants should be prepared to teach three undergraduate courses per semester including Introduction to Health Disparities and other courses based on Department needs.

Applicants should be trained in Gender Sexuality and Womens Studies and have a strong record of excellence in teaching and service in a Gender Sexuality and Womens Studies program/department. The candidate is expected to add to the Departments curricular strengths in health and health disparities with teaching responsibilities that contribute to the majors specialization in health equity and the popular minor in health disparities and addition the candidate is expected to teach courses that contribute to the Departments core and elective curriculum for the major and cross-disciplinary curricula (e.g. UF Quest certificates minors). Candidates with expertise in ecofeminism disability studies science studies rural health the U.S. South gender and violence or cultural studies of wellness are especially encouraged to apply. The candidate should be prepared to advance the Department and Colleges focus on experiential learning through mentoring students in undergraduate research and in programs such as CLAS University Scholars and Beyond120 . In addition to teaching this position requires effective participation in Department duties including committee work student advising ongoing training in pedagogy and curriculum development. The candidate is expected to engage actively in the life and success of the Department and the College.

The Department of Gender Sexuality and Womens Studies has strong academic programs that serve 600 undergraduate majors and minors MA and graduate and undergraduate certificate students. It also offers a robust experiential learning program placing 200 students in 30 internship and practicum sites per year. Learn more at Department of Gender Sexuality and Womens Studies .

UF is the states oldest largest and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50000 students. UF is located in Gainesville a city of approximately 150000 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. UFs large college sports programs museums and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy including organizations that support the interests of people from varied backgrounds . Alachua County schools are highly rated andoffer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Expected Salary:

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

UF offers a strong benefits package for eligible faculty appointments including health insurance paid leave (as applicable) and retirement options. Learn more here .

Required Qualifications:

PhD required at time of appointment.

Preferred:

• Strong record of teaching health and health disparities courses in Gender Sexuality and Womens Studies

• Prior experience teaching effectively in face-to-face and fully online modalities teaching larger enrollment courses (60 to 100 seats) and mentoring graduate students as teaching assistants in such courses.

• Prepared to teach Introduction to Health Disparities and other courses based on Department needs.

• Trained in Gender Sexuality and Womens Studies with a strong record of excellence in teaching and service in a Gender Sexuality and Womens Studies program/department.

• Prepared to advance the Department and Colleges focus on experiential learning through mentoring students in undergraduate research study abroad or internship experiences

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Required Experience:

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