Lecturer in Social Inequalities

Classification Title:

Lecturer

Job Description:

The Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law invites applications for a full-time nine-month non-tenure accruing Lecturer in Sociology with a particular focus on Social lecturer will have primary responsibilities in teaching our undergraduate courses in Social Problems and Social Inequalities and in coordinating the departments two new social justice and policy minors: Sociology of Social Justice and Policy and Sociology of Environmental Justice and seek applicants with superior promise to combine excellence in teaching with a commitment to experiential learning in undergraduate education.

UF is ranked the 5th best public university in the United States by US News and World Report 2022 with exceptional research teaching and a university-wide commitment to diversity. The Department strongly encourages applicants from historically underrepresented groups in the profession who can contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment through their scholarship teaching mentoring and professional service. The university and greater Gainesville communities enjoy a diversity of cultural events restaurants year-round outdoor recreational activities and social opportunities.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package. We strongly encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups in the profession.

Minimum Requirements:

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Sociology upon appointment.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration applications must be submitted online at search for job 541595.

A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicants qualifications interests and suitability for the position (2) a complete curriculum vitae (3) a statement on teaching philosophy and goals (4) a statement on your commitment to diversity in teaching and service and (5) the names and email address for three references must be provided. An email will be sent to your references requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet.

Applications will be reviewed beginning Oct 20th 2026 and the position will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration application materials should be received by Oct 31st 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

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 final 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 the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at Experience:

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