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Lecturer, Legal Studies

University of Central Florida

Job Description


Unleash Your Potential With Us

As a next-generation public research institution, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you become an integral part of our mission to become a university for the future. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck.

The Opportunity

The Department of Legal Studies offers undergraduate degrees (B.A./B.S.) in Legal Studies, multiple interdisciplinary undergraduate certificates and a graduate certificate to a diverse student body preparing students for success in law school, graduate school, and the legal profession. The department serves approximately 900 Legal Studies majors, has 10 full-time faculty and 2 staff members. Students have opportunities for legal internships and advanced undergraduate research in the university’s Honors in the Major program. For more information about the department and our program, visit https://www.ccie.ucf.edu/legalstudies .

The Department of Legal Studies at the University of Central Florida invites applications for two (2) lecturer positions with the primary assignment on the UCF Downtown Campus. Duties will include teaching the equivalent of four courses per semester (both face-to-face and by web-delivery). This is a nine-month, non-tenure earning position that includes teaching and service duties. The anticipated start date is January 9, 2023, for both positions.

The successful candidates will contribute to the mission of the Department of Legal Studies through teaching courses offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses within our core curriculum.

Minimum Qualifications

A J.D. from an accredited ABA-approved law school, experience practicing law (private or governmental) for at least five (5) years, and a member in good standing of a state bar.  Applicants must have experience teaching higher education law or legal studies courses.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who possess (1) practice experience in conflict resolution and/or mediation fields, (2) previous online teaching experience, or (3) an advanced graduate degree (Master, Doctorate or LLM).

Additional Application Materials Required

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resource website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs . In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

Required Documents:

A letter of interest indicating qualification for the position. A curriculum vita (CV). A list of three academic or professional references (including address, phone number and email address). Unofficial copies of transcripts from all law schools and graduate schools (if applicable) attended. A statement of teaching philosophy.

Optional Documents:

Copies of syllabi, assignments, and/or student evaluations that demonstrate your teaching experience, philosophy, and effectiveness.

When applying, please have all documents ready to upload at the same time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents at a later time. Candidates will not be considered until all the above materials are received. Candidates are responsible for ensuring all materials have been uploaded correctly.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search may be directed to:  Rachel Hammock, HR Coordinator, at Rachel.Hammock@ucf.edu , 407-823-3929.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

  • Benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays.
  • Retirement savings options.
  • Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando area attractions.
  • Education assistance.
  • Flexible work environment.

And more…For more benefits information, go to ‘Prospective Employees’ on the UCF Human Resources website (https://hr.ucf.edu/ )

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger , and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of higher education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to employment in research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty positions (including employed visiting positions), graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral scholar positions, and undergraduate positions.

Department

College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) - Legal Studies

Work Schedule

Varies

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at  http//www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.


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