Job Details

Lecturer in Legal Decision Making

Job No: 537519

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Legal/Audit Services/Compliance

Department: 16920000 – LS-SOCIOLOGY CRIMINOLOGY&LAW

Job Description

Full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-accruing Lecturer position at the University of Florida's Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law. The role focuses on legal decision making and begins August 16, 2026.

Responsibilities include teaching three Law & Society courses each semester (Law & Legal Process, Law & Society, Juvenile Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure); supporting other undergraduate courses; advising students; engaging in undergraduate research collaborations; and participating in campus-wide initiatives such as UF Quest and Beyond120.

Qualifications

Required: Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or a relevant social science field by date of hire. A Juris Doctor alone is not sufficient. Demonstrated ability to teach effectively in face-to-face and/or online formats.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated ability to teach multiple Law & Society courses in the undergraduate curriculum.
• Experience teaching upper-division Law & Society courses and for diverse class sizes.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate education, advising, and research collaboration.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Full benefits package includes health insurance, retirement options, and generous paid leave.

Application Process

Submit a complete online application, which should include:

1. Letter of application summarizing qualifications, interests, experience, and suitability.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Statement of teaching philosophy.
4. Peer or student teaching evaluations, if available.
5. Sample course syllabi.
6. Names and email addresses of three references.

Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2025, and remain open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S.