Instructional Assistant Jobs in Florida

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