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European Studies Lecturer (Permanent) University of Florida

Employment Type:       Full-time

Job Description:  The University of Florida Center for European Studies (CES) is seeking a nine-month, non-tenure accruing lecturer position with the possibility of annual renewal in European Studies to begin August 16, 2019. Lecturers are highly valued by the CES and the university. Lecturers at UF have professional development opportunities, including a well-defined promotion structure, a professional development leave program, and access to travel funds for conference presentations. Although the primary duties for this position are instructional, continued research and involvement in service at the center/department, college, and university levels is also expected.CES is seeking applicants with superior promise who combine broad expertise in the field of European Studies with demonstrated excellence and substantial experience in teaching. Disciplinary backgrounds may include, but are not restricted to, Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, and/or Sociology. The candidate is expected to contribute to the teaching, and service missions of the UF Center for European Studies and the CLAS International Studies major and will have a 100% appointment in the Center. We particularly welcome applicants who can teach at least one of the required courses within the International Studies (IS) interdisciplinary undergraduate major (‘International Studies Perspectives’ and/or ‘International Studies Senior Research Seminar’). In addition, competitive candidates will be able to develop a version of the social science European Studies ‘European Experience’ (EUS2003) course for the Center for European Studies and at least one specifically Europe Union related course that could be included as a core course within the EU studies program. Anticipated teaching assignment for the position will be three courses per semester. We are also seeking someone with a willingness to contribute to the varied activities of the Center including campus and community outreach, new grant initiatives, and program development. Experience with study abroad program development and management also welcome. More information about the Center for European Studies (https://ces.ufl.edu), as well as the International Studies program (http://intstudies.program.ufl.edu) can be found online.

Minimum Requirements:  PhD in related field preferred, ABD considered

Preferred Qualifications:  Previous experience in outreach and program development strongly desired.

Special instructions to applicants:  For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/58375 and must include: (1) a letter summarizing the applicant’s qualifications, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) three confidential letters of recommendation, (4) teaching portfolio if available or if not available, please include sample syllabi, 1-2 page teaching statement, and teaching evaluations, and (5) 1-2 page diversity statement. All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.The 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 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), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

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