University of Florida·Gainesville, Florida
The Visiting Lecturer will teach writing-intensive courses and support students in developing effective written, visual, and rhetorical communication. They will contribute to the instructional mission of the University Writing Program through a 3/3 teaching assignment.
PhD in Composition and Rhetoric or a related content area with teaching experience in composition.
The University Writing Program at the University of Florida invites applications for five Visiting Lecturer positions to begin August 16, 2026. These are full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-accruing faculty appointments with the possibility of renewal for a maximum of three years.
The University Writing Program is a thriving, independent academic unit offering a wide range of writing-intensive courses in areas such as first-year composition, themed critical thinking and writing, discipline-focused writing, and professional writing. A significant goal of the University Writing Program is to cultivate effective visual and written communication in academic and professional contexts. The teaching assignment is 3/3.
The successful candidates will teach writing-intensive courses, support students in developing effective written, visual, and rhetorical communication, and contribute to the instructional mission of the University Writing Program. Applicants should have rhetorical expertise and teaching experience.
The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.
UF offers a strong benefits package for eligible faculty appointments, including health insurance, paid leave (as applicable), and retirement options. Learn more here [https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits/eligibility/non-clinical-faculty/].
PhD in Composition and Rhetoric or a related content area with teaching experience in composition.
Rhetorical expertise and teaching experience in writing, composition, or communication.
Relevant professional experience in writing, communication, or a related field.
Strong interest or experience in professional, community-based, or discipline-specific communication.
Interest or experience with artificial intelligence, digital media, visual communication, or related areas of writing instruction.
For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.
55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Review of applications will begin on June 1, 2026 and will continue until a successful applicant is selected.
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/ [http://www.naces.org/].
This is a time-limited position.
Health Assessment Required: No
Market context
In Florida, visiting lecturer openings in composition and rhetoric are often tied to ongoing undergraduate writing instruction, so candidates with classroom experience and a PhD in a related field are typically competitive. Roles can be especially strong for applicants with rhetorical expertise and experience in professional, community-based, or digital media communication. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show specific composition teaching outcomes and relevant communication examples.