Career Types

Temporary faculty positions for the purpose of temporary teaching, research, or extension functions in connection with established programs.

Faculty positions designating appointment to an administrative role in addition to the regular faculty appointment.

Faculty positions that can be filled either as tenure-track or non-tenure-track, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Faculty positions that formerly qualified for permanent status or are restricted by modifiers.

Faculty positions having the principal responsibility of only teaching, research or service. Positions are not eligible for award of tenure.

Faculty positions for limited use only; status is similar to tenure (continual appointment), once earned. Titles are not eligible if they include the following modifiers: adjunct, provisional, visiting, research, program or courtesy.

Faculty positions having the principal responsibilities of teaching, research, and service, directly related to the academic mission and accomplishment of the University goals. Positions are eligible for award of tenure when specific conditions have been met, and they generally require the highest degree granted in the relevant field.

Faculty positions that are available for limited periods of time.

Technical, Executive, Administrative and Managerial Support. The University of Florida offers Full-Time or Part-Time Staff positions classified as TEAMS. The TEAMS classification can be permanent or time-limited for hourly or salary positions. Staff positions range from Mechanics, HR Assistant, Custodial Workers, Finance Analyst, and Research Coordinators to Director and Assistant Vice Presidents. Additional information about Staff-Full Time / Part-Time (TEAMS) employment can be found in our Employee Handbook.

OPS, or “Other Personnel Services” temporary employment comprises the University of Florida’s at-will, temporary jobs. OPS temporary appointments can be terminated at any time without cause. Please note that OPS temporary appointments are distinct from time-limited Staff Full-Time positions. It is at the hiring department’s discretion to prolong an OPS temporary appointment. In fact, in some cases an OPS appointment can last several years depending on the funding.

Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available. A time-limited position shall have the same rights as a position with a regular appointment modifier, except such position does not have rights provided for layoff, recall, and notice of non-reappointment.

Join us as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Florida and make a significant impact on teaching and research while advancing your own graduate education. Enjoy a biweekly paycheck, in-state tuition, and health insurance, all while gaining invaluable professional experience and putting classroom theory into practice.

Student Assistants include undergraduate and graduate students. A Student Assistant is a person enrolled at the University of Florida in a degree program and is being employed in a department performing non-academic work, which differentiates their classification from that of a graduate assistant.

Elevate your research career as a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of Florida, where you’ll collaborate on groundbreaking projects, receive a competitive salary, and enjoy comprehensive benefits, all while advancing your professional expertise. Join a future-forward community dedicated to innovation and academic excellence.

This is a temporary academic appointment requiring a doctorate in an appropriate field; appointment may last up to four years. Often used for research-related roles.