Lecturer in Criminology
Lecturer in Criminology
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The Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law at the University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a fulltime ninemonth nontenureaccruing position renewable appointment at the rank of Lecturer in Criminology beginning August 16 2025.
The Lecturer will typically teach three 3 highdemand or foundational courses each semester such as Advanced Principles of Criminal Justice Criminological Theory and Research Methods in Criminology. Preference will be given to applicants who can also offer specialty upper division courses examining one or more of the following: Courts Policing White Collar Crime Criminal Procedure and Mental Health and the Justice System and to those with experience teaching multiple class sizes using different teaching modalities (facetoface online hybrid). The Lecturer will also provide other instructional needs to the undergraduate Criminology program such as undergraduate advising and engaging in research collaboration with undergraduates.
In addition the Lecturer will be expected to actively contribute to campus and collegewide initiatives designed to increase the quality of the educational experience provided to students while also helping them create a path from their studies to their future professions. These include offering courses to UF Quest and participating in the Beyond120 program Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law is a large and dynamic department with nearly 700 undergraduate Criminology majors and roughly 20 Criminology Law and Society graduate students. The Department has two undergraduate programs both offered via inperson and online courses and new minors in Sociology of Social justice & Policy and Environmental Justice & Policy. Faculty conduct research in diverse areas including criminology and criminal justice; psychology and law; data science and computational methods; families and gender; health aging and the life course; environment and resources; and race and ethnicity. One or more faculty are affiliated with other academic programs at UF including the School of Natural Resources and the Environment the Center for Latin American Studies the Center for European Studies the Center for African Studies the Department of Gender Sexuality and Womens Studies and the Health Science Center. More information about the Department is available at including biographical information about our faculty students and staff; and a description of the various projects and research interests in which our members are involved.
UF is the states oldest largest and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50000 students and was ranked Number 1 public university in the United States by Wall Street Journal in its 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. report with exceptional research and teaching. UF is located in Gainesville a city of approximately 150000 residents in NorthCentral Florida 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and within a 2hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando Tampa Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford yearround outdoor activities including hiking biking and nature photography. UFs 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.
The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package. The Department College and University value the central role of lecturers in delivering high quality undergraduate curricula evident in a welldefined promotion structure (Lecturer Senior Lecturer Master Lecturer) a professional development leave program and access to travel funds.
Employment Benefits include:
Health Insurance: UF participates in state and universitysponsored benefits programs for individuals families and domestic partners and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision dental longterm 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 sickleave pool maternity/paternity leave and leave payouts.
Ph.D. in Criminology or Criminal Justice Sociology or a relevant social science field by date of hire. A Juris Doctor (J.D. alone is not an appropriate degree for this position.
The selected candidate must clearly demonstrate the ability to teach effectively in facetoface format.
- Demonstrated ability to teach multiple courses within the undergraduate criminology core curriculum.
- Experience teaching specialty upperdivision undergraduate courses in criminology/criminal justice.
- Experience teaching various class sizes utilizing multiple teaching modalities and instructional technologies.
- Evidence of a strong commitment to undergraduate education including the ability to advise students and collaborate on research with undergraduates.
- Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage students and convey a passion for teaching and learning.
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 summarizing the applicants qualifications interests experience and suitability for the position; 2 a complete curriculum vitae; 3 a statement of the applicants teaching philosophy; 4 peer or student teaching evaluations (as available); 5 sample syllabi; and 6 the names and email addresses of three references. An email will be sent to your references requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet. Letters should be uploaded by March 28 2025.
Applications will be reviewed beginning March 28 2025 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.
All candidates for employment are subject to a preemployment 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 Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law is committed to promoting an environment that welcomes all abilities classes ethnicities/races gender identities and expressions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their teaching mentoring and service. The university and greater Gainesville communities enjoy a diversity of cultural events restaurants yearround outdoor recreational activities and social opportunities.
Employment Type
Full Time
