Job Description / Duties

The Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology (APK) at the University of Florida (UF) is searching for a full-time, non-tenure track instructional assistant professor (lecturer) to join our team. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2026, though an earlier start may be negotiable.

This is a 9-month, 1.0 FTE, non-tenure track faculty position with potential summer employment opportunities. Responsibilities related to this position may include, but are not limited to, designing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and labs in Applied Human Physiology and Exercise Physiology. Primary duties for this position are instructional, but involvement in service at the department, college, and university levels is also expected.

Qualifications
Applicants must have an academic doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, or DSc) in kinesiology, exercise physiology, or a closely related discipline. Applicants must possess good communication, collaboration, and time management skills. Applicants should be passionate about student learning and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and teamwork. Additionally, applicants should have experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing new courses, and integrating experiential learning into the curriculum. Preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching high-enrollment courses, leading laboratory instruction, mentoring teaching assistants (TAs), and delivering courses in various formats (online, face-to-face, hybrid).

Qualifications / Required Skills

Applicants must have an academic doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, or DSc) in kinesiology, exercise physiology, or a closely related discipline

Additional Information

Interested applicants must apply online at https://jobs.ufl.edu (reference job #538171) and include: 1) a letter of interest summarizing your qualifications, career goals, and teaching interests/experience; 2) a curriculum vitae including names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references; 3) a teaching portfolio (uploaded as a work sample) that includes a) teaching philosophy, b) teaching evaluations with qualitative and quantitative feedback, c) peer evaluations, if available, d) sample of course syllabi, e) sample of instructional materials.

Contact Information

The anticipated start date is August 16, 2026. Send inquiries and nominations to Dr. Linda Nguyen, Search Committee Chair, linda.nguyen@ufl.edu.

Employer Profile

The Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology
The department is one of the premier Applied Physiology & Kinesiology programs in the world. Currently, APK employs 35 full-time faculty and enrolls approximately 1,100 students (~900 undergraduate and ~230 graduate). APK Lecturers enjoy a 9-month, renewable contract with abundant support, including access to UF’s Center for Teaching Excellence, in-house course design consultants, lecturer promotion and merit pay plans, conference travel funds, instructional grant opportunities, and team-oriented colleagues. Explore APK at the department website.


The University of Florida
The University of Florida is a top-ranked Public university in the United States and is Florida’s oldest and largest land grant university. UF is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, an organization comprising the top public and private institutions in North America. With an enrollment of over 53,000 students annually, UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 200 research, service and education centers, bureaus, and institutes. The UF campus is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 141,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, paddleboarding, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County has an excellent school system, with many public schools ranked highly in the state and nation. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If 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).