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Get Access To All JobsJOB NO:
539647
WORK TYPE:
Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Business/Accounting/Finance, Education/Training/Instructional Design
DEPARTMENT:
17010500 - BA-BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
ASSISTANT-IN TEACHING
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Management Communication Center in the Warrington College of Business invites applications for full-time Assistant-In Teaching faculty with a focus on business writing. These Assistant-In Teaching faculty will staff breakout sections of the core undergraduate course, GEB2216, Professional Writing, under the direct supervision of the course’s lead instructors. The lead instructor creates the curriculum, teaches a weekly lecture, and manages the Assistant-In Teaching faculty.
The Assistant-In Teaching position:
- Is a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure accruing faculty position with a Fall 2026 start preferred
- Is renewable annually based on satisfactory performance evaluations, funding, and fit with the Center
- Offers potential opportunities for compensated teaching in the summer
- Comes with full benefits
The job duties for the Assistant-In Teaching position include:
- Teaching/staffing four breakout sections per semester; each breakout section meets for one 50-minute class period twice a week
- Grading students’ assignments and providing them with prompt, high-quality feedback
- Coaching students one-on-one in office hours
- Working with standardized curriculum developed by the lead instructor for the course
- Following the direction of the lead instructor, including grading/feedback guides, curriculum, breakout section lesson plans, course policies, etc.
- Supporting and assisting the lead instructor with the course
The candidates must have flexible schedules and be able to teach in the mornings, afternoon, and/or evenings. Additionally, Assistant-In Teaching faculty are expected to contribute service to the Management Communication Center and maintain professional qualifications by participating in workshops, webinars, and other professional development activities. Ideal candidates will support the established aims of the Assistant-In team while bringing new ideas and a fresh perspective to the curriculum.
Support will be provided, including administrative assistance, workspace, computers, and other resources. To encourage and facilitate their professional development, Assistant-In Teaching faculty at the University of Florida are eligible for promotion through the ranks of Assistant-In Teaching, Associate-In Teaching, and Senior Associate-In Teaching.
EXPECTED SALARY:
$52,000 - $60,000 commensurate with experience
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Academic Requirements
The qualifications for Assistant-In Teaching faculty include:
- Master’s degree or higher in an appropriate area (Communication, English, etc.), or master’s degree or higher in an unrelated area with a bachelor’s degree in appropriate area and relevant training or experience in appropriate area
Experience Requirements
- Teaching experience in business writing at the college level
PREFERRED:
Business knowledge and experience preferred, but not required
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Completed applications must include the following files in PDF format:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy (1-2 pages)
- Teaching Evaluation Scores (past two years)
- List of 3-5 references with contact information
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The job post will close on May 6, 2026. Applicants will be contacted if they are chosen to move to the next phase of the process; applicants should not contact the Management Communication Center or the University of Florida.
The final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts 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 education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED: No
ADVERTISED:
22 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
06 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
JOB NO:
539647
WORK TYPE:
Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Business/Accounting/Finance, Education/Training/Instructional Design
DEPARTMENT:
17010500 - BA-BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
ASSISTANT-IN TEACHING
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Management Communication Center in the Warrington College of Business invites applications for full-time Assistant-In Teaching faculty with a focus on business writing. These Assistant-In Teaching faculty will staff breakout sections of the core undergraduate course, GEB2216, Professional Writing, under the direct supervision of the course’s lead instructors. The lead instructor creates the curriculum, teaches a weekly lecture, and manages the Assistant-In Teaching faculty.
The Assistant-In Teaching position:
- Is a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure accruing faculty position with a Fall 2026 start preferred
- Is renewable annually based on satisfactory performance evaluations, funding, and fit with the Center
- Offers potential opportunities for compensated teaching in the summer
- Comes with full benefits
The job duties for the Assistant-In Teaching position include:
- Teaching/staffing four breakout sections per semester; each breakout section meets for one 50-minute class period twice a week
- Grading students’ assignments and providing them with prompt, high-quality feedback
- Coaching students one-on-one in office hours
- Working with standardized curriculum developed by the lead instructor for the course
- Following the direction of the lead instructor, including grading/feedback guides, curriculum, breakout section lesson plans, course policies, etc.
- Supporting and assisting the lead instructor with the course
The candidates must have flexible schedules and be able to teach in the mornings, afternoon, and/or evenings. Additionally, Assistant-In Teaching faculty are expected to contribute service to the Management Communication Center and maintain professional qualifications by participating in workshops, webinars, and other professional development activities. Ideal candidates will support the established aims of the Assistant-In team while bringing new ideas and a fresh perspective to the curriculum.
Support will be provided, including administrative assistance, workspace, computers, and other resources. To encourage and facilitate their professional development, Assistant-In Teaching faculty at the University of Florida are eligible for promotion through the ranks of Assistant-In Teaching, Associate-In Teaching, and Senior Associate-In Teaching.
EXPECTED SALARY:
$52,000 - $60,000 commensurate with experience
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Academic Requirements
The qualifications for Assistant-In Teaching faculty include:
- Master’s degree or higher in an appropriate area (Communication, English, etc.), or master’s degree or higher in an unrelated area with a bachelor’s degree in appropriate area and relevant training or experience in appropriate area
Experience Requirements
- Teaching experience in business writing at the college level
PREFERRED:
Business knowledge and experience preferred, but not required
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Completed applications must include the following files in PDF format:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy (1-2 pages)
- Teaching Evaluation Scores (past two years)
- List of 3-5 references with contact information
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The job post will close on May 6, 2026. Applicants will be contacted if they are chosen to move to the next phase of the process; applicants should not contact the Management Communication Center or the University of Florida.
The final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts 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 education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED: No
ADVERTISED:
22 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
06 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Teaching Jobs at University of Florida Jobs
Align your credentials to U.S. academic standards
UF evaluates teaching candidates on U.S.-equivalent qualifications. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying. Departments compare foreign degrees directly against their posted minimum requirements.
Target departments with active hiring cycles
UF teaching positions open on a department-by-department basis, often tied to fall enrollment needs. Search UF's Careers at UF portal filtered by job family and monitor postings from January through April, when the bulk of instructional hiring happens for the following academic year.
Ask HR explicitly about J-1 versus H-1B sponsorship
UF sponsors both J-1 Exchange Visitor and H-1B visas for teaching roles, but the process differs significantly. J-1 can be arranged faster but carries a two-year home residency requirement for some nationalities. Clarify which pathway HR intends to use before you accept an offer.
Build your application around teaching evidence
UF teaching role applications typically require a teaching portfolio, sample syllabi, and student evaluations alongside a CV. Submitting only a research CV without instructional documentation weakens your candidacy before any sponsorship conversation begins.
Understand the PERM timeline if you want a Green Card
If you're pursuing permanent residence through an EB-2 or EB-3 pathway, UF must complete DOL's PERM labor certification process first. That alone can take 12 to 18 months. Raise long-term sponsorship intentions early in offer negotiations, not after signing.
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Tracking which UF teaching positions are actively open and visa-sponsorship-eligible is time-consuming. Search Teaching roles at University of Florida on Migrate Mate to see current openings filtered specifically for international candidates who need work authorization.
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Find Teaching at University of Florida JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does University of Florida sponsor H-1B visas for Teachings?
Yes, University of Florida sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying teaching positions. UF's Office of Human Resources and the International Center manage the H-1B petition process on behalf of hiring departments. The role must qualify as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which most full-time faculty and lecturer positions at UF meet. The department initiates the petition after an offer is accepted.
How do I apply for Teaching jobs at University of Florida?
Applications for teaching roles at UF are submitted through the Careers at UF portal at jobs.ufl.edu. Each posting lists required materials, which typically include a CV, cover letter, teaching statement, and sometimes a sample syllabus or portfolio. International candidates should apply through the same process as domestic applicants. Once selected, the hiring department works with UF's International Center to determine the appropriate visa sponsorship pathway.
Which visa types does University of Florida commonly use for Teaching roles?
UF sponsors several visa types for teaching staff depending on the role and the candidate's situation. H-1B is standard for full-time faculty and lecturer positions. J-1 Exchange Visitor status is often used for visiting faculty or shorter-term appointments. TN visas apply to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying roles. UF also supports F-1 OPT for recent graduates in eligible teaching positions, and can initiate EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for permanent faculty hires.
What qualifications does University of Florida expect for Teaching positions?
Minimum qualifications vary by position level. Lecturer roles typically require a master's degree in the relevant field, while tenure-track faculty positions require a completed doctorate. Teaching experience, a record of instructional effectiveness, and evidence of subject matter expertise are standard expectations. Some departments also require demonstrated experience teaching diverse student populations. Non-U.S. degrees are accepted but may require evaluation to confirm equivalency with U.S. degree requirements.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a UF Teaching role?
Timeline depends on the visa type. H-1B petitions must align with USCIS's annual cap cycle, with a start date of October 1 for cap-subject cases, though UF can use cap-exempt H-1B filing as a higher education institution. That means petitions can be filed year-round with standard processing taking 3 to 6 months, or 2 to 3 weeks with premium processing. J-1 sponsorship through UF typically moves faster. If you're browsing open UF teaching roles, Migrate Mate filters listings by visa sponsorship type so you can identify relevant openings before starting the process.
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