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Lecturer in the Teaching of Rhetoric and Writing

Job No: 537006

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design

Department: 16940000 - LS-WRITING PGM

Job Description

The University Writing Program at the University of Florida invites applications for four Lecturer positions to begin August 16, 2026. The Lecturer, working title Assistant Instructional Professor, is a full‑time, nine‑month, non‑tenure accruing appointment with the possibility of renewal and an opportunity for advancement in UF’s lecturer track. The University Writing Program is a thriving, independent 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.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric or in a related content area with commensurate experience in teaching writing. A significant goal of the University Writing Program is to cultivate effective visual and written communication in academic and professional contexts. Applicants should have rhetorical expertise and teaching experience. Professional experience will also be considered. Preferred qualifications include a strong interest in experiential learning, such as establishing student exchanges, leading study abroad courses, or pursuing community‑based outreach.

The teaching assignment is 3/3. The salary is competitive and includes a full benefits package.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric or a related content area with teaching experience in composition.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interest in professional, community‑based, discipline‑specific communication.
• Facility with AI and/or digital media.
• Strong interest in experiential learning such as establishing student exchanges, leading study abroad courses, or pursuing community‑based outreach.

Employment Benefits

• 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: Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
• Leave: Generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick‑leave pool, parental leave, and leave payouts.

Application Process

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.

A complete application includes: (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and email addresses of three references. After initial review, letters of recommendation will be requested from the references for selected applicants. Student evaluations will be submitted upon request.

Applications will be reviewed beginning November 1, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled.

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.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a community of faculty and staff members from various backgrounds. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position, please call 352‑392‑2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD).

Health Assessment Required

No

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The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.