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The Opportunity  

The Department of Integrated Business (IB) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) seeks to fill a faculty position for an instructor or lecturer. The teaching assignment will focus on the program’s required Integrated Marketing and Sales course, which concentrates on the business-to-business (B2B) sales process. The course has a heavy emphasis on oral communication (presentation) and creativity/innovation. The teaching assignment may include other courses in the undergraduate IB program and the IB track of the Master of Science in Management (MSM) program.

This is a nine-month, non-tenure earning position anticipated to start August 8, 2024 (fall 2024 semester). The normal teaching load is four classes each fall semester and four classes each spring semester. While the primary assignment is at the UCF main campus, the selected candidate may be required to teach on occasion at the Valencia College East campus located seven miles from the main campus.

In the IB program, the content and structure of each course is developed and maintained by a course lead. Instructors and lecturers are expected to work with the course lead to focus on high quality course delivery and substantive student engagement. They are also expected to provide input on development of common assignments and assessments and changes in course content and structure. The IB program has adopted a flipped classroom approach in which face-to-face class time is used to actively engage students with the application of course content and develop in them a range of soft or transferable skills. Course instructors do not lecture.

Responsibilities also include university and professional service and, for an instructor, professional development outcomes sufficient to maintain academic qualifications for teaching at the undergraduate level or, for a lecturer, publications sufficient to maintain academic qualifications for teaching at the undergraduate and master’s levels.

Information about the UCF College of Business Administration and the Department of Integrated Business can be found at http://business.ucf.edu/departments-schools/integrated-business-program/. Candidates are strongly encouraged to learn more about the IB program before applying. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Earned master’s degree (for an instructor) from an accredited institution in a discipline closely related to marketing, sales, public relations, communications, or management along with substantive experience working in business-to-business sales. Or a doctoral (terminal) degree (for a lecturer) from an accredited institution in a discipline closely related to marketing, sales, public relations, communications, or management.
   

• One year of full-time experience as a college instructor or the equivalent in part-time experience. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A demonstrated history of high-quality teaching outcomes with regard to course delivery, student learning, grading discipline, and student perception.

• More than one year of teaching experience.

• Teaching experience in graduate programs.

• Consulting experience in marketing, sales, communications, or public relations across multiple industries.

• A record of academic or professional publication related to course content.

• Professional certification in an area related to marketing, sales, communications, or public relations.

• Academic credentials and/or professional experience or credentials sufficient to qualify the candidate to teach other required classes in the Integrated Business program or the IB track of the MSM program.

• Candidates must clearly describe how their qualifications meet these preferences in their cover letter and c.v.

Additional Application Materials Required: 

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs. Please upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae.  Candidates must clearly describe how their qualifications meet or exceed the minimum qualifications and the preferences in their cover letter and curriculum vitae.

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. 

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. 

Consideration of applicants will begin immediately; however, applications will be accepted until the position is closed. The position will remain open until filled. 

Please contact Dr. Jim Gilkeson (James.Gilkeson@ucf.edu) if you have questions regarding this search. 

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

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Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled ’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

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.