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The Opportunity

The Department of Economics, located in the College of Business at the University of Central Florida (UCF), seeks to fill a lecturer position.  This is a nine-month, non-tenure-earning position with an anticipated start date of August 8, 2024.

The primary teaching assignment will be the Principles of Macroeconomics course, which is an integral part of the UCF General Education Program and is also required of all business under-graduates.  As part of the college common core curriculum, Principles of Macroeconomics is taught in a large section using a non-traditional blended modality known as REAL—relevant engaged active learning—which incorporates on-line and face-to-face instruction in smaller (though still sizeable) sections.  The face-to-face sections employ team-based active learning.

The position also entails teaching two additional courses per semester, which might be undergraduate courses in the Department of Economics or master’s level courses in the MBA program, as well as a service component.  The job requires teaching a section of Principles of Macroeconomics during a 6-week summer session as well.  Candidates who are actively engaged in research may receive a small reduction in the 9-month teaching load.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Economics from an accredited institution by August 8, 2024 is required.

• Applicants must also be academically qualified under AACSB standards to teach at both the master's and undergraduate level.

• A minimum of two years of full-time university teaching experience, or the equivalent part-time experience.

• A sustained commitment to teach large classes in a non-traditional setting is a must.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in successfully teaching a range of upper division courses in economics.

• Experience teaching MBA courses.

• Five or more years of full-time university teaching experience.

• Experience teaching large classes.

• Experience teaching by way of various modalities.

• A promising research agenda.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/ .  In addition to the online application, applicants must also submit (1) a cover letter that addresses how the minimum and preferred qualifications are met, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) the names of three individuals who may be asked to provide a professional letter of reference, and (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness.

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.

NOTE:  Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is closed.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:  Professor Sami Alpanda, Chair of the Search Committee, at Sami.Alpanda@ucf.edu .

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

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Job Close Date:

December 7, 2023.

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 240-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.

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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.