Visiting Lecturer

Visiting Lecturer

Job No: 541416
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design
Department: 16940100 - LS-WRITING PGM GENERAL

Job Description
Classification Title:

Visiting Lecturer

Job Description:

The University Writing Program at the University of Florida invites applications for a Visiting Lecturer with the working title Assistant Instructional Professor, to begin January 1, 2027. This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-accruing faculty appointment with the possibility of renewal for a maximum of three years.

The University Writing Program is a thriving, independent academic unit offering a wide range of writing-intensive courses in areas such as first-year composition, themed critical thinking and writing, discipline-focused writing, and professional writing. A significant goal of the University Writing Program is to cultivate effective visual and written communication in academic and professional contexts. The teaching assignment is 3/3.
The successful candidates will teach writing-intensive courses, support students in developing effective written, visual, and rhetorical communication, and contribute to the instructional mission of the University Writing Program. Applicants should have rhetorical expertise and teaching experience. Advertised 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.

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in Composition and Rhetoric or a related content area with teaching experience in composition.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Rhetorical expertise and teaching experience in writing, composition, or communication.
• Relevant professional experience in writing, communication, or a related field.
• Strong interest or experience in professional, community-based, or discipline-specific communication.
• Interest or experience in experiential learning, including student exchanges, study abroad courses, or community-based outreach.
• Interest or experience with artificial intelligence, digital media, visual communication, or related areas of writing instruction.

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:

• Letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position
• A complete curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Review of applications will begin on September 28, 2026 and will continue until a successful applicant is selected.

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/.

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required: No

Applications Close: 16 November 2026

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/541416

Our Commitment:
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. 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) or visit Accessibility at UF.









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