Lecturer

Classification Title:

Lecturer

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Candidates must hold an MA or PhD in linguistics or applied linguistics, completed by December 31, 2026 and have experience teaching TESL-related coursework.

Job Description:

The University of Florida invites applications for an instructional faculty member in Academic Spoken English and TESL at the rank of Lecturer, beginning January 1, 2027. This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-accruing position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for directing and coordinating Academic Spoken English activities at the University of Florida and teaching associated courses. It may also include teaching courses connected to Teaching English as a Second Language. The successful candidate will be expected to teach the equivalent of three courses per semester and direct ASE activities.

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Florida is a vibrant and congenial unit consisting of 15 full-time faculty and 15 affiliated faculty in related departments. We offer a B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. in Linguistics, as well as an undergraduate minor and undergraduate certificate in TESL and a graduate certificate in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching. We have faculty expertise in a wide range of linguistic subfields, and particular strengths in the areas of bilingualism, language documentation, psycholinguistics, computational linguistics, and African linguistics. Please see our website, lin.ufl.edu, for more information about the department.

UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 5th best public university in the United States by US News and World Report 2022, and #1 public university by the Wall Street Journal in its “2024 Best Colleges in the U.S.” report. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 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. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer 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.

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 an MA or PhD in linguistics or applied linguistics, completed by December 31, 2026 and have experience teaching TESL-related coursework.

Preferred:

None

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This posting is limited to current University of Florida faculty.

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 CV, (3) a sample set of student evaluations, (4) a teaching portfolio with original syllabus(es) (5) the names and email addresses for two 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 July 15, 2026, 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