University of Florida Lecturer Recruitment in Linguistics

The University of Florida invites applications for a Lecturer in General Linguistics within the Department of Linguistics, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-accruing faculty appointment based at the university’s main campus in Gainesville, Florida. The appointment is renewable annually and eligible for promotion. (UF Jobs)

Position Details

• Organisation: University of Florida

• Position: Lecturer in General Linguistics

• Job Number: 537100

• Department: Department of Linguistics

• Category: Humanities

• Employment Type: Full-time, non-tenure-track faculty

• Appointment: Nine-month, annually renewable

• Location: Gainesville, Florida, United States

• Expected Start Date: 16 August 2026

• Salary: USD 62,000–68,000, depending on qualifications and experience

• Application Status: Open until filled (UF Jobs)

About the Position

The selected candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of undergraduate and graduate courses in general linguistics. Teaching areas may include introductory linguistics, phonology, syntax, morphology and other related subjects.

The lecturer may also be responsible for developing new courses or updating existing courses for both in-person and online delivery. (UF Jobs)

Key Responsibilities

• Teach three linguistics courses per semester.

• Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in general linguistics.

• Develop and revise courses for in-person and online formats.

• Work with the undergraduate coordinator and departmental faculty.

• Support the development and growth of the linguistics programme.

• Provide academic service to the department, university and wider profession. (UF Jobs)

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Hold a PhD in Linguistics completed by 15 August 2026.

• Have experience teaching undergraduate linguistics courses.

• Demonstrate the ability to teach and develop a range of general linguistics courses. (UF Jobs)

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to applicants who demonstrate:

• Successful teaching experience in introductory linguistics, phonology, syntax and morphology.

• Experience teaching linguistics at different academic levels.

• Expertise in curriculum development and assessment.

• Experience developing courses for classroom and online delivery.

• Ability to manage a three-course-per-semester teaching load.

• Experience collaborating with programme leaders and faculty members.

• Evidence of academic service and engagement with the linguistics community. (UF Jobs)

Application Requirements

A complete application must include:

• A brief cover letter explaining the candidate’s qualifications, interests and suitability.

• A statement of teaching philosophy and goals.

• Curriculum vitae.

• Sample student evaluations.

• Teaching portfolio containing original syllabi, lesson plans or other teaching materials.

• Names and email addresses of three references.

References will be contacted directly after the initial application review and asked to submit confidential recommendation letters. (UF Jobs)

Application Deadline

The position will remain open until filled. Since applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, interested candidates are advised to submit their materials at the earliest. (UF Jobs)

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the official University of Florida recruitment portal using Job Number 537100. (UF Jobs)

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