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    Lecturer - Gainesville, United States - University of Florida

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    Job Description:

    The is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call --7 or the Florida Relay System at --1 (TDD) or visit .

    This is a -month non-tenure accruing position that will be % teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and % academic support, available in the Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES), Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. Duties will include:

    Primary Teaching Duties

    1. Developing and teaching a new 0-level undergraduate course "Ecosystem Principles and Practices in Soil and Water Sciences". This will be a core course for the SWES major and emphasizes the role of soil and water in ecosystem processes.

    2. Teaching an established 0-level, general education biological sciences course "Land and Life" in distance, UF Online, and in-person formats during the Spring and Summer semesters. This course serves as an exploratory course for the SWES department and meets the biological sciences requirement for all UF Online majors.

    3. Teaching an established 0-level course "Agriculture and Environmental Quality" in distance, UF Online, and in-person formats during the Spring Semester. This course is an approved elective for the SWES major & minor.

    4. Supervising undergraduate internships / individual research.

    5. Participating in continuing education opportunities and events offered through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS).

    6. Serving on department, college, and university committees related to undergraduate academic programs.

    Other teaching responsibilities include, but are not limited to, curriculum revision, curriculum enhancement, and student recruitment initiatives. Successful candidates are encouraged to seek funding for teaching programs, produce learning tools, and engage in campus wide professional development activities related to teaching.

    Primary academic support liaison duties include, but are not limited to:

    1. Assisting the SWES graduate coordinator, SWES DE coordinator, and SWES academic support staff in monitoring and tracking graduate student academic progress in the non-thesis MS program, thesis MS program, and PhD program (ensure students are meeting departmental & Graduate School deadlines for plan of study forms, formation of supervisory committees, and that DE graduate students have secured a permanent faculty advisor for their program.

    2. Documenting and reporting student contact, and maintaining student data using appropriate software/databases.

    3. Maintaining consistent communication and regular follow-ups with the SWES graduate coordinator and academic support staff.

    4. Building a rapport with students to create a growth-centered, positive working environment.

    The faculty member will participate actively in undergraduate and graduate education by serving on graduate committees, supervising student teaching assistants, and mentoring undergraduate researchers.

    Background Information:

    The SWES Department is a leader in teaching, research, and extension/outreach programs in management, protection, and monitoring of soil and water resources. The SWES Department currently includes tenured or tenure-track faculty members, 3 lecturers, PhD students, MS students, and undergraduate students. The interdisciplinary nature of SWES programs results in research at multiple (molecular to landscape) scales to manage and protect land and water resources and solve environmental problems. Teaching faculty are encouraged to participate in extension and research activities that contribute to their continuing education.

    The is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, and Space-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more than , students. UF is a member of The Association of American Universities. The includes the , the , the , the , the program, and encompasses on-campus academic departments and schools, Research and Educational Centers (REC) located throughout the state, 6 Research sites/demonstration units administered by RECs or academic departments, and Florida Cooperative Extension Service offices in all counties (counties operate and maintain). The School of Natural Resources and Environment is an interdisciplinary unit housed in IFAS and managed by several colleges on campus. UF/IFAS employs nearly 4, people, which includes approximately salaried faculty and 1, permanent support personnel located in Gainesville and throughout the state. IFAS, one of the nation's largest agricultural and natural resources research and education organizations, is administered by a Vice President and four deans: the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Dean for Extension and Director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the Dean for Research and Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Dean for the College of Veterinary Medicine. UF/IFAS also engages in cooperative work with Florida A&M University in Tallahassee.

    Expected Salary:

    Commensurate with Education and Experience

    Minimum Requirements:

    A graduate degree (MS, PhD, or foreign equivalent) in ecosystem science, environmental science, biological sciences, or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication and interpersonal relationships. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the land-grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to of excellence, discovery & innovation, inclusion, freedom & civility, community, and stewardship.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Post-graduate experience is desirable, including a record of scholarship in teaching and learning, and support of teaching or academic programs.


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