The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Academic Advising Center (AAC) at the University of Florida seeks TWO candidates to serve as pre-health academic advisors and lecturers.  These are full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure accruing, renewable positions starting as early as February 21, 2020. 

As academic advisors, the candidates will be responsible for:

• Interacting one-on-one, in groups, through e-mail with students at all levels who are pursuing admission to health professional programs by guiding them through a holistic preparation process.
• Advising on professional school requirements, assisting students with professional development plans, guiding students through self-evaluations and level of competitiveness, critiquing student personal statements, evaluating students during mock interviews and guiding them through the application submission process. 
• Planning and participating in various extra-curricular pre-health programs and initiatives, occasionally in the evenings or on weekends.  Examples include: providing support to the pre-health Living Learning Community, presenting at various university and community events, interacting with health-focused student organizations, as well as actively participating in state, regional and national professional pre-health organizations. 
• Advising undergraduate students in the CLAS biology major.

As lecturers, the candidates will be responsible for:

• Teaching a one-credit Introduction to the Pre-Health Process course for UF/CLAS freshmen or sophomores.
• Developing and teaching one or more additional courses for more advanced pre-health students.  The specific direction, focus and content of the courses will be developed in conjunction with and the approval of the Senior Lecturer for Pre-Health Curriculum and with the Director of the AAC. 

As part of the AAC team, these individuals are also expected to effectively advise undergraduate students in CLAS about academic requirements and policies, as well as students seeking admissions to a CLAS major.  These advisors/lecturers will also be called upon to participate in various AAC programs and initiatives and to serve as a liaison to other departments and centers in the college and other offices across campus. 

The Center is committed to creating an environment that affirms diversity across a variety of dimensions, including ethnicity/race, gender identity and expression.  We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an 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 activity, and social opportunities.

Minimum Requirements:

* A Master’s Degree is required

* Previous experience working with pre-health students and programs

* Previous experience working with diverse populations

* Strong interpersonal skills

* Strong project management skills and a demonstrated ability to set and keep priorities among competing demands

Preferred Qualifications:

* A Master’s degree in an appropriate area, along with relevant work experience

Applications must be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/67336 and must include a letter of application, CV, evidence of teaching excellence and accomplishments, and teaching philosophy.  In addition, a list of three references must be provided on the application.  After initial review, applicants who are chosen to receive further consideration will be asked to request confidential letters of recommendation from the references.  Applications will be reviewed beginning February 14, 2020 as received and the position will remain open until filled.

The salary range is $50,000 - $52,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package.

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 and 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 are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service 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. If an 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). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

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