Lecturer/Assistant Instructional Professor

Job Description

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. 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. This is a 12-month, non-tenure-accruing, faculty position that will be 100% teaching available in the Entomology and Nematology Department within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida. The salary is competitive and comes with a full benefits package, with initial funding for two years and a possible extension pending funding availability.

Expected Duties

• Support the teaching mission of our large and expanding undergraduate and graduate programs in Entomology and Nematology.
• Teach two courses per semester (including summers) and may assist with development of new courses.
• Courses taught will be a mix of in-person and online courses including (1) courses related to the biology and management of insect pests, (2) general entomology courses for non-majors, and (3) a course related to insects as vectors of disease.
• This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the Department and IFAS.
• Encourage participation in scholarly activities related to instruction, which may include participating in curriculum revision and enhancement, supervising undergraduate students, conducting and publishing teaching-related scholarship, producing learning tools, or engaging in professional development activities related to teaching and advising.

Background Information

The Entomology & Nematology Department (http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/) is housed in the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (http://ifas.ufl.edu) with locations in Gainesville FL and around the state at Research and Education Centers. Our undergraduate and graduate entomology program are both among the largest in the country with a variety of subject areas. Non-thesis distance M.S. and on-line certificate programs are also an important component of our teaching efforts. Course offerings attract students in a variety of majors from across colleges within the university.

Required Qualifications

• A M.S. degree (foreign equivalent acceptable) in entomology, nematology, biology, or a closely related discipline is required.
• Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, and interpersonal relationships.
• Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system.
• Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values.

Preferred

• A Ph.D. degree (foreign equivalent acceptable) in entomology, nematology, biology, or a closely related discipline is preferred, but not required (only required for use of the ‘Instructional Assistant Professor’ working title).
• Experience with in-person teaching, online teaching and course development is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit materials by July 6, 2026. Applications may be reviewed as they are received. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined. Employment Conditions This position is available August 3, 2026. The candidate must be available to start no later than August 15, 2026. Compensation is commensurate with the education, experience, and qualifications of the selected applicant.

Health Assessment Required

No