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JOB NO:
540264
WORK TYPE:
Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Biology/Life Science, Agricultural Sciences
DEPARTMENT:
60060000 - AG-FOOD - RESOURCES ECONOMICS
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Lecturer
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates shall have received the academic degree appropriate to the assignment of duties.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. 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) or visit Accessibility at UF.
This is a 12-month, full-time, non-tenure-accruing position that will be 100% teaching, available in the Food and Resource Economics Department, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida. This is a time limited position. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. Duties will include teaching undergraduate courses (on-campus and online) in agricultural economics and agribusiness. The faculty member will seek contract and grant funding actively to support their program. A successful candidate with a Ph.D. degree would be eligible to use the ‘Instructional Assistant Professor’ working title.
The successful candidate will engage in scholarly activities related to instruction, including teaching undergraduate courses, advising and mentoring undergraduate students, participating in curriculum revision and enhancement, seeking funding for the teaching program, supervising undergraduate research and creative work, publishing teaching-related scholarship, producing learning tools, and engaging in professional development activities related to teaching and advising. Faculty are encouraged to support and participate in the CALS Honors Program.
Background Information:
The Food and Resource Economics Department (FRED) has approximately 30 faculty members and 10 support staff positions in Gainesville, and 5 faculty members spread across 4 Research and Education Centers throughout the state. FRED faculty teach a wide variety of courses, from agribusiness management to natural resource/environmental economics to welfare economics and trade theory. FRED averages approximately 200 undergraduate majors per year, and 80 M.S., Ph.D. and Master of Agribusiness students. Research and Extension efforts reflect both the needs of the State and the mission of the Agricultural Economics profession.
The University of Florida is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, and Space-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more than 56,000 students. UF is a member of The Association of American Universities. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Florida Sea Grant program, and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools, 12 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 67 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 4,500 people, which includes approximately 990 salaried faculty and 1,400 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
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A master’s degree (foreign equivalent acceptable) in agricultural economics 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 UF core values.
PREFERRED:
A doctoral degree (foreign equivalent acceptable) in agricultural economics or a closely related discipline is strongly preferred, previous teaching experience in person and online, and procurement of extramural funding are preferred. A doctorate is desirable but not required (only required for use of the ‘Instructional Assistant Professor’ working title). Candidates with the ability to teach courses in agricultural economics and one or more of the following focus areas are preferred:
1) agribusiness management;
2) agribusiness financial planning; and
3) machine learning for economists.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit materials by July 17, 2026. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined.
Employment Conditions
This position is available August 16, 2026, and will be filled as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available. Compensation is commensurate with the education, experience, and qualifications of the selected applicant.
Nominations
Nominations are welcome. Nominations need to include the complete name and address of the nominee. This information should be sent to:
Please refer to Requisition # 540264
Dr. Caleb Stair
Chair, Search and Screen Committee
University of Florida
Food and Resource Economics Department
PO Box 110240
Telephone: 392 294-7687
Electronic Mail: cstair@ufl.edu
Application Information
Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit:
- Cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above
- Teaching philosophy
- Curriculum vitae
- Three letters of recommendation
- Teaching evaluations, if available
- Unofficial transcripts
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 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).
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. The University and greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:
No
ADVERTISED:
17 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
Open until filled
JOB NO:
540264
WORK TYPE:
Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Biology/Life Science, Agricultural Sciences
DEPARTMENT:
60060000 - AG-FOOD - RESOURCES ECONOMICS
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Lecturer
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates shall have received the academic degree appropriate to the assignment of duties.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. 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) or visit Accessibility at UF.
This is a 12-month, full-time, non-tenure-accruing position that will be 100% teaching, available in the Food and Resource Economics Department, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida. This is a time limited position. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. Duties will include teaching undergraduate courses (on-campus and online) in agricultural economics and agribusiness. The faculty member will seek contract and grant funding actively to support their program. A successful candidate with a Ph.D. degree would be eligible to use the ‘Instructional Assistant Professor’ working title.
The successful candidate will engage in scholarly activities related to instruction, including teaching undergraduate courses, advising and mentoring undergraduate students, participating in curriculum revision and enhancement, seeking funding for the teaching program, supervising undergraduate research and creative work, publishing teaching-related scholarship, producing learning tools, and engaging in professional development activities related to teaching and advising. Faculty are encouraged to support and participate in the CALS Honors Program.
Background Information:
The Food and Resource Economics Department (FRED) has approximately 30 faculty members and 10 support staff positions in Gainesville, and 5 faculty members spread across 4 Research and Education Centers throughout the state. FRED faculty teach a wide variety of courses, from agribusiness management to natural resource/environmental economics to welfare economics and trade theory. FRED averages approximately 200 undergraduate majors per year, and 80 M.S., Ph.D. and Master of Agribusiness students. Research and Extension efforts reflect both the needs of the State and the mission of the Agricultural Economics profession.
The University of Florida is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, and Space-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more than 56,000 students. UF is a member of The Association of American Universities. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Florida Sea Grant program, and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools, 12 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 67 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 4,500 people, which includes approximately 990 salaried faculty and 1,400 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
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A master’s degree (foreign equivalent acceptable) in agricultural economics 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 UF core values.
PREFERRED:
A doctoral degree (foreign equivalent acceptable) in agricultural economics or a closely related discipline is strongly preferred, previous teaching experience in person and online, and procurement of extramural funding are preferred. A doctorate is desirable but not required (only required for use of the ‘Instructional Assistant Professor’ working title). Candidates with the ability to teach courses in agricultural economics and one or more of the following focus areas are preferred:
1) agribusiness management;
2) agribusiness financial planning; and
3) machine learning for economists.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit materials by July 17, 2026. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined.
Employment Conditions
This position is available August 16, 2026, and will be filled as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available. Compensation is commensurate with the education, experience, and qualifications of the selected applicant.
Nominations
Nominations are welcome. Nominations need to include the complete name and address of the nominee. This information should be sent to:
Please refer to Requisition # 540264
Dr. Caleb Stair
Chair, Search and Screen Committee
University of Florida
Food and Resource Economics Department
PO Box 110240
Telephone: 392 294-7687
Electronic Mail: cstair@ufl.edu
Application Information
Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit:
- Cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above
- Teaching philosophy
- Curriculum vitae
- Three letters of recommendation
- Teaching evaluations, if available
- Unofficial transcripts
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 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).
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. The University and greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:
No
ADVERTISED:
17 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
Open until filled
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- IDEA Public Schools269
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in instructional assistant jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with coursework or experience in education or child development
- Experience supporting students with disabilities or individualized education programs
- Knowledge of positive behavior intervention and support strategies
- Ability to assist with reading, math, and literacy instruction under teacher direction
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or another language for designated bilingual assistant roles
- Current CPR and first aid certification or willingness to obtain before start date
Tips for Your Instructional Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to each setting
Highlight whether your experience is in K-12, special education, or adult learning, because hiring managers scan for setting-specific fit first. A resume that says 'supported students with IEPs in a self-contained classroom' lands better than a generic aide description.
List certifications before your job titles
Para-educator certificates, CPR credentials, and any state-issued paraprofessional licenses belong near the top of your resume. Many applicant tracking systems filter on these terms before a human ever reads your experience section.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Filter by district type, not just location
Title I schools, charter networks, and private special education programs each have different caseloads and cultures. Targeting your search by district type helps you apply to environments where your specific experience and pace preference will actually match.
Prepare a behavior management example for interviews
Most instructional assistant interviews include a scenario question about de-escalating a student or redirecting off-task behavior. Walk through a real situation using a clear setup, your specific action, and the outcome to make your answer concrete and credible.
Ask about caseload size before accepting an offer
The number of students you'll support, and whether you rotate across classrooms or stay with one teacher, shapes your daily workload significantly. Clarifying this in your final interview prevents mismatched expectations on your first week.
Instructional Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most instructional assistants?
The companies hiring the most instructional assistants right now include IDEA Public Schools, University of Florida, and University of Kentucky, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Public school districts and special education agencies consistently account for the bulk of posted positions.
How many instructional assistant jobs are remote?
About 3% of instructional assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with in-person roles making up the large majority given the hands-on nature of classroom support. Remote opportunities tend to cluster in online tutoring, virtual special education support, and asynchronous curriculum assistance roles.
How do you become an instructional assistant?
Start by earning a high school diploma or GED, then complete any state-required paraprofessional coursework or a two-year associate degree in education or a related field. Gain direct experience through volunteer work, tutoring, or a classroom aide position. Check your state's department of education for specific licensure requirements, as they vary, and obtain CPR certification before applying.
Can you get hired as an instructional assistant with little or no experience?
Yes, many districts hire candidates with no formal classroom experience if you can demonstrate comfort working with children, basic knowledge of learning differences, and a patient, consistent approach. Volunteering at a school, completing a relevant community college course, or holding a child-care or tutoring background all strengthen an entry-level application meaningfully.
What does the instructional assistant interview process look like?
Most instructional assistant interviews involve an initial phone screen with HR, followed by an in-person or video interview with a principal, special education coordinator, or lead teacher. Expect scenario questions about student behavior, collaboration with classroom teachers, and confidentiality. Some districts ask candidates to complete a brief demonstration or observe a classroom before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to instructional assistant jobs?
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