Lecturer/Sr Lecturer/Master Lecturer

Classification Title

Lecturer/Sr Lecturer/Master Lecturer

Classification Minimum Requirements

PhD in engineering or a closely related discipline

Job Description

The Department of Engineering Education (EEd) in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE) at the University of Florida (UF) is soliciting applications for a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Master Lecturer (working title Assistant/Associate/Full Instructional Professor) in the areas of artificial intelligence and applied data science with connected technical expertise in advanced machine learning (e.g., NLP, LLMs, computer vision, mathematical foundations for AI and data science, ML security), and/or proficiency in at least one sensing modality. Although the anticipated hiring rank is Lecturer/Instructional Assistant Professor, senior levels will be considered based upon experience.

EEd advances the study, practice, and innovation of engineering learning across the entire learner lifespan using evidence-based, interdisciplinary approaches to improve engineering learning, performance, motivation, and long-term success.

Duties and responsibilities include teaching, updating, and developing undergraduate and graduate engineering courses, and may include both online and face‐to‐face instruction. Research in support of teaching is expected. In addition, there may be other service and teaching activities at the local, state, and national level, as well as at the university level, as directed by the department chair. Teaching assignments will be made according to background and experience and will be six to eight sections per year based on mutual agreement.

Required Qualifications

PhD in engineering or a closely related discipline

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses and will demonstrate a strong understanding of advanced programming areas, including modern machine learning and deep learning methods. Expertise in one or more of the following areas is preferred: mechanical engineering, electrical & computer engineering, or computer science. Experience or demonstrated interest in engineering education research is expected.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately, and will continue to review applications until the position is filled. You must apply by submitting an application through UFCareers via https://jobs.ufl.edu/ (Job 539509). The anticipated start date for this position is August 16, 2026.