LECTURER
The Department of Statistics at the University of Florida seeks qualified applicants for
one 9-month academic year lecturer renewable positions to begin in August 2023. Primary
duties include the teaching of undergraduate statistics courses for statistics majors and
undergraduate courses for data science majors offered by the Department of Statistics.
Interest in online teaching is a plus. The department currently is home to both a
statistics major and a data science major.
The role of lecturers is highly valued by the department and the university. To encourage
and facilitate their professional development, lecturers at the University of Florida are
eligible for promotion through the ranks of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Master
Lecturer.
Salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full
benefits package. Opportunities for summer teaching are likely.
The Department is committed to creating an environment that affirms diversity across a
variety of dimensions, including ethnicity/race, gender identity and expression. We
particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their
scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. The university and greater
Gainesville community enjoy a diversity of cultural event, restaurants, year-round outdoor
recreational activity, and social opportunities.
For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at
https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/519550/lecturer-in-statistics<htt…
and must include: (1) a letter summarizing the applicant's qualifications and
interests in the Department, (2) a complete curriculum vitae including statistics teaching
background and experience, (3) a link to a short (5-10 minute) instructional video
prepared by the applicant on a topic of his or her choice, and (4) three confidential
letters of recommendation. A PhD in Statistics (or related field) is preferred.
Applications will be reviewed as received and the position will remain open until filled.
To ensure full consideration, application materials should before they will be reviewed.
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a
review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education. Send email
inquiries to lecturersearch(a)stat.ufl.edu.
The final 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 educational institution outside of
the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider
approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a
broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with
Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed to apply for
this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771
(TDD).