Visiting Assistant Instructional Professor of Teacher Education

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	VIS LECTURER
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Candidates shall have received the academic degree appropriate to the assignment of duties or equivalent experiences or accomplishments in the field may be substituted.
Job Description:	The University of Florida invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Instructional Professor position to work within the Elementary and Secondary Education program areas in the School of Teaching and Learning. The successful applicant for this position is expected to teach social studies and general education courses and support online course development and delivery within the Teachers Schools & Society Program. This 9-month non-tenure-accruing faculty appointment will begin August 2026. Salary is negotiable competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Primary Responsibilities: Teach (face-to-face blended and/or online) courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Participate in program meetings and planning activities. ABOUT THE COLLEGE:The College of Education at the University of Florida founded in 1906 has consistently been ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the nation in Online Graduate Education for the last nine years No. 2 nationally for undergraduate education and 6th nationally among public and private education schools (U.S. News & World Report). Three of the Colleges academic programs occupy top-20 spots in the U.S. News rankings: Counselor Education (1st) Special Education (4th) and Elementary Education (14th). Cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and public scholarshipoften conducted in partnership with other UF colleges school districts and communities across the state and nationare yielding powerful learning systems and models that are helping to transform education in todays changing world starting with our youngest learners. Faculty researchers last year garnered more than $150.3 million in external awards supporting studies and projects addressing educations most critical issues. With both on campus and online options the college offers 29 bachelors and advanced degree programs and concentration areas within nine academic specialties. To sustain the colleges innovative edge heightened emphasis on emerging technologies student experience and interdisciplinary research will effectively prepare tomorrows leaders in all education disciplines. The Colleges educator preparation programs have been continuously nationally accredited since 1954. Follow us: @UFCOE (X) @ufcoe (Instagram) @university-of-florida-college-of-education (LinkedIn) and @ (Facebook) ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:The University of Florida founded in 1853 is a public land-grant sea-grant and space-grant research university and one of the most academically varied universities in the nation. U.S. News & World Report ranks UF 7th among public universities. National rankings such as 1st by the Wall Street Journal and 4th by Forbes in their respective lists of Public Universities are a result of UFs commitment to provide the highest quality education at the best value. UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 200 research service and education centers bureaus and institutes and boasts more than 6600 faculty members 60000 students and 405000 living alumni. Faculty scholars last year generated more than $1.26 billion in research awards. UF recently launched a $70 million AI partnership with NVIDIA taking the first step toward ensuring equitable access to bringing AI to students and faculty from across campus and the state. The Florida Legislature designated UF as a preeminent state university in 2013. ABOUT THE AREA:UF is situated in Gainesville in North Central Florida a vibrant college town that blends big-city cultural and athletic offerings with small-town friendliness and charm along with excellent schools. Gainesville located about halfway between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico is often recognized as one of Americas best college towns and is easily accessible to three major metropolitan areas (Jacksonville Orlando and Tampa). The National Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Gainesville as a Tree City USA every year since 1982. USA Today ranked Gainesville as the number one place to move in the Sunshine State. Add the allure of Floridas famous sunshine tropical breezes and abundant wilderness springs rivers and seashores nearby and it is little wonder that top-caliber faculty and students find our College and University to be the perfect balance of premier academics and a fulfilling lifestyle.
Expected Salary:	Salary is negotiable competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications:	Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in social studies elementary or secondary education or closely related fields (ABD will be considered as long as doctorate is conferred by start date). Minimum of three years of K 12 public/private teaching experience. Knowledge of the field of teacher education Commitment to collegial and collaborative work in teacher education programs. Evidence of collaboration with faculty students and other stakeholders.
Preferred:	Expertise in the field of social studies education. Experience designing and delivering high quality instruction in face-to-face hybrid and online formats. Demonstrated potential to collaborate in practitioner inquiry (publications externally funded projects etc.). Record of excellence in teaching and/or mentoring students in higher education contexts. Active participation in teacher education professional organizations. Knowledge of Florida teaching and content standards.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Applicants for the Visiting Assistant Instructional Professor position should send: (1) a cover letter addressing required and desired qualifications (2) curriculum vita and (3) contact information for at least three references. For applicants who advance in the process references will be contacted and asked to send a letter of recommendation through the online application system. Applicants should reference requisition 539010 position . Candidates should submit application materials electronically at . Inquiries about the position can be addressed to search chair Dr. Angela Kohnen email (). To ensure full consideration application materials should be submitted by March 23 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee and hiring authority. If you need technical assistance please contact our Human Resources office at . The selection process will be conducted in accordance with Floridas Government in the Sunshine and Public Records laws. Search committee meetings and interviews are open to the public and applications CVs and other documents related to the search may be available for public inspection. This position is open until filled and is a time-limited position.
Health Assessment Required:	No

Required Experience:

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Classification Title:VIS LECTURERClassification Minimum Requirements:Candidates shall have received the academic degree appropriate to the assignment of duties or equivalent experiences or accomplishments in the field may be substituted.Job Description:The University of Florida invites applications ...

Classification Title:	VIS LECTURER
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Candidates shall have received the academic degree appropriate to the assignment of duties or equivalent experiences or accomplishments in the field may be substituted.
Job Description:	The University of Florida invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Instructional Professor position to work within the Elementary and Secondary Education program areas in the School of Teaching and Learning. The successful applicant for this position is expected to teach social studies and general education courses and support online course development and delivery within the Teachers Schools & Society Program. This 9-month non-tenure-accruing faculty appointment will begin August 2026. Salary is negotiable competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Primary Responsibilities: Teach (face-to-face blended and/or online) courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Participate in program meetings and planning activities. ABOUT THE COLLEGE:The College of Education at the University of Florida founded in 1906 has consistently been ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the nation in Online Graduate Education for the last nine years No. 2 nationally for undergraduate education and 6th nationally among public and private education schools (U.S. News & World Report). Three of the Colleges academic programs occupy top-20 spots in the U.S. News rankings: Counselor Education (1st) Special Education (4th) and Elementary Education (14th). Cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and public scholarshipoften conducted in partnership with other UF colleges school districts and communities across the state and nationare yielding powerful learning systems and models that are helping to transform education in todays changing world starting with our youngest learners. Faculty researchers last year garnered more than $150.3 million in external awards supporting studies and projects addressing educations most critical issues. With both on campus and online options the college offers 29 bachelors and advanced degree programs and concentration areas within nine academic specialties. To sustain the colleges innovative edge heightened emphasis on emerging technologies student experience and interdisciplinary research will effectively prepare tomorrows leaders in all education disciplines. The Colleges educator preparation programs have been continuously nationally accredited since 1954. Follow us: @UFCOE (X) @ufcoe (Instagram) @university-of-florida-college-of-education (LinkedIn) and @ (Facebook) ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:The University of Florida founded in 1853 is a public land-grant sea-grant and space-grant research university and one of the most academically varied universities in the nation. U.S. News & World Report ranks UF 7th among public universities. National rankings such as 1st by the Wall Street Journal and 4th by Forbes in their respective lists of Public Universities are a result of UFs commitment to provide the highest quality education at the best value. UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 200 research service and education centers bureaus and institutes and boasts more than 6600 faculty members 60000 students and 405000 living alumni. Faculty scholars last year generated more than $1.26 billion in research awards. UF recently launched a $70 million AI partnership with NVIDIA taking the first step toward ensuring equitable access to bringing AI to students and faculty from across campus and the state. The Florida Legislature designated UF as a preeminent state university in 2013. ABOUT THE AREA:UF is situated in Gainesville in North Central Florida a vibrant college town that blends big-city cultural and athletic offerings with small-town friendliness and charm along with excellent schools. Gainesville located about halfway between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico is often recognized as one of Americas best college towns and is easily accessible to three major metropolitan areas (Jacksonville Orlando and Tampa). The National Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Gainesville as a Tree City USA every year since 1982. USA Today ranked Gainesville as the number one place to move in the Sunshine State. Add the allure of Floridas famous sunshine tropical breezes and abundant wilderness springs rivers and seashores nearby and it is little wonder that top-caliber faculty and students find our College and University to be the perfect balance of premier academics and a fulfilling lifestyle.
Expected Salary:	Salary is negotiable competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications:	Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in social studies elementary or secondary education or closely related fields (ABD will be considered as long as doctorate is conferred by start date). Minimum of three years of K 12 public/private teaching experience. Knowledge of the field of teacher education Commitment to collegial and collaborative work in teacher education programs. Evidence of collaboration with faculty students and other stakeholders.
Preferred:	Expertise in the field of social studies education. Experience designing and delivering high quality instruction in face-to-face hybrid and online formats. Demonstrated potential to collaborate in practitioner inquiry (publications externally funded projects etc.). Record of excellence in teaching and/or mentoring students in higher education contexts. Active participation in teacher education professional organizations. Knowledge of Florida teaching and content standards.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Applicants for the Visiting Assistant Instructional Professor position should send: (1) a cover letter addressing required and desired qualifications (2) curriculum vita and (3) contact information for at least three references. For applicants who advance in the process references will be contacted and asked to send a letter of recommendation through the online application system. Applicants should reference requisition 539010 position . Candidates should submit application materials electronically at . Inquiries about the position can be addressed to search chair Dr. Angela Kohnen email (). To ensure full consideration application materials should be submitted by March 23 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee and hiring authority. If you need technical assistance please contact our Human Resources office at . The selection process will be conducted in accordance with Floridas Government in the Sunshine and Public Records laws. Search committee meetings and interviews are open to the public and applications CVs and other documents related to the search may be available for public inspection. This position is open until filled and is a time-limited position.
Health Assessment Required:	No