Description The Department of Biology at the University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, renewable, non-tenure accruing faculty position at the level of Lecturer in Global Change, Biodiversity, and Conservation beginning August 16, 2019. This is a renewable appointment with the possibility of promotion based on experience and merit. We seek a colleague who will develop and teach courses at the undergraduate level in global change ecology, sustainability, and biodiversity. The applicant will be assigned other courses as needed, and may develop courses in their area of specialty that can serve as electives for the Biology major. The teaching expectation is three courses per semester. We especially encourage applications from candidates who would substantially contribute to the University of Florida’s commitment to broadening participation in the biological sciences.
The University of Florida is among the top ten public universities in the United States. Research in the biological sciences at the University of Florida is conducted by faculty in many departments across several Colleges and Institutes, providing a rich intellectual environment and extensive opportunities for collaboration. The University of Florida hosts many institutes and centers, including the UF Biodiversity Institute, the Land Use and Environmental Change Institute, the Florida Climate Institute, the UF Water Institute, the Emerging Pathogens Institute, the One Health Center of Excellence for Research and Training, the Center for Landscape Conservation and Ecology, and the Center for Environmental Policy. The University of Florida counts among its greatest strengths – and a major component of its excellence – that it values broad diversity in its faculty, students and staff and creates a robust, inclusive and welcoming climate for learning, research and other work. UF is committed to equal educational and employment opportunity and access, and seeks individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders and other attributes who, among their many exceptional qualifications, have a record of including a broad diversity of individuals in work and learning activities. Qualifications The successful candidate should possess a doctoral degree in the biological sciences or other relevant discipline at time of the appointment. Strong preference will be given to applicants with at least one year of teaching experience. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package. Application Instructions – Deadline Extended to Dec. 20th, 2018 For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/56910 and must include: (1) a cover letter summarizing the applicant’s qualifications and interests in the Department; (2) a complete curriculum vitae; and (3) a teaching statement that includes teaching philosophy, interest and/or experience with pedagogical research and scholarship, and a list of courses the applicant is prepared to teach. The teaching statement should include a discussion of inclusive practices in teaching (engaging a broad range of students) and include evidence of effective teaching practices. A teaching portfolio may also be included. (4) In addition, names and email addresses for three references must be provided in the application. After initial review, applicants who are chosen to receive further consideration will be asked to request confidential letters of recommendation from the references. Applications will be reviewed beginning December 20, 2018 as received and the position will remain open until filled. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority. Please send email inquiries to Dr. David Oppenheimer, Chair of the Global Change, Biodiversity, and Conservation Lecturer Search Committee (oppe...@ufl.edu). Please include Global Change, Biodiversity, and Conservation Lecturer Search in the subject line. 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/. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The University of Florida invites all qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans and individual with disabilities to apply. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).
