About the role
Classification Title:
Lecturer
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Candidates must hold a PhD in linguistics, completed by August 15, 2026 and have experience teaching undergraduate Linguistics courses Ability to teach and develop a variety of general linguistics courses.
Job Description:
The University of Florida invites applications for an instructional faculty member in general linguistics at the rank of Lecturer, beginning August 16, 2026. This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-accruing position, annually renewable and eligible for promotion.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development and teaching of general linguistics courses which may include introductory linguistics, phonology, syntax, morphology, and other general linguistics courses at the graduate and undergraduate level. It may also include developing new or existing courses to be offered in person or online. The successful candidate will be expected to teach three courses per semester, work with the undergraduate coordinator and other faculty to further strengthen and grow the program in linguistics, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession.
Expected Salary:
Expected starting salary between $62,000 to $68,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Compensation includes a full benefits package.
Employment Benefits include:
Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.
Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, maternity/paternity leave, and leave payouts.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a PhD in linguistics, completed by August 15, 2026 and have experience teaching undergraduate Linguistics courses Ability to teach and develop a variety of general linguistics courses.
Preferred:
- Demonstrated success teaching general linguistics topics such as introductory linguistics, phonology, syntax, and morphology at multiple levels.
- Evidence of effective curriculum development and assessment for both in person and online modalities.
- Proven ability to manage a three course per semester load while maintaining high quality instruction and timely student support.
- Experience working collaboratively with program leadership and faculty to improve student outcomes and enrollment.
- Record of meaningful service and engagement with the broader linguistics community.
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: (1) a brief cover letter summarizing the applicant’s qualification, interests and suitability for the position, (2) a statement of teaching philosophy and goals, (3) a CV, (4) a sample set of student evaluations, (5) a teaching portfolio with original syllabus(es) and lesson plans/teaching material (6) the names and email addresses for three references. After initial review, an email will be sent to your references, requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet.
Applications will be reviewed beginning November 7, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. 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 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/.
Health Assessment Required:
No