Lecturer & Undergraduate Research Coordinator

Lecturer

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) at the University of Florida seeks candidates for a Lecturer & Undergraduate Research Coordinator to coordinate and deliver various programmatic and curricular aspects with a focus on undergraduate research for Beyond120 the colleges experiential learning and professional development program.

This is a full-time twelve-month non-tenure accruing renewable Lecturerwill have an appreciation of a liberal arts educationandprovide individual guidance to CLAS students as they evaluate career paths and pursueexperiential learningand industry-related experiences (non-profit public and private sectors) while planning for full-time employment options.

As a Lecturer the candidate will be responsible for:

.25 FTE Teaching

• Teaching typically consists of eight 1 credit courses per year at the undergraduate level including an Introduction to Research course for CLAS students. This position will have primary responsibility for course content and will teach sections of this course and other Beyond120 coursework in each term (3/3/2: 3 courses in fall 3 courses in spring 2 courses in summer)
• Additional courses can include preparation for graduate school The Art of Adulting and Professional Pathways. Specific arrangements are dependent on unit/semester needs.

.45 FTE Other Instructional Activity: Undergraduate Research Experiential Learning

• Administration of the CLAS University Scholars Program. This includes promoting applications to the program oversight and administration of the program College oriented mentorship and training for students and arranging for the review of applications and the administration of research awards.
• Oversight and administration of other Beyond120 research programs including industry partnerships cohort based programs research focused mentorship opportunities internships and/or excursions.
• One-on-one coaching/advising for CLAS undergraduate students interested in research opportunities as well as workshops and special events for students. This includes promoting nationally competitive research programs as well as local experiences.
• Collaborating with college leadership and faculty to identify and promote student access to research.
• Tracking and reporting trends in the numbers of CLAS students involved in undergraduate research.
• Collaborating with the colleges Beyond120 team more generally in its mission of promoting experiential learning career readiness and professional development.
• Maintaining and updating the research-related pages and content on the Beyond120 website.

.20 FTE Service

• Collaborate with the Center for Undergraduate Research and serve as liaison for Beyond120
• Serve on departmental college and university committees
• Identify opportunities to advance Beyond120 undergraduate research and experiential learning opportunities

.10 FTE Other duties as assigned

$60000 - $70000

The salary will reflect qualifications and experience and comes with a comprehensive benefits package.

MastersDegreein a relevant field that applies to working with students in liberal arts and sciences.

• PhD in a CLAS-related non-STEM subject preferred
• An understanding of liberal arts and sciences career paths and a desire to promote the career and professional development of liberal arts and sciences students
• Previous involvement working with students with a diverse range of experiences majors and career goals
• Strong interpersonal and instructional skills
• Project management skills and a demonstrated ability to set priorities among competing demands

To be considered for this position please upload your cover letter curriculum vitae and three professional references. After initial review letters of recommendation will be requested for selected applicants.

Applications will be reviewed beginning August 22 2025. 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 an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for any UF position please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (TDD).

This position is open until filled.