The Opportunity

The Department of Sociology at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure earning instructor position, anticipated to begin August 2024.

The ideal candidate prioritizes student success and well-being, along with having the experience of teaching a wide variety of undergraduate sociology courses. We are especially interested in an individual who strives to provide students with interactive and high impact learning experiences. Additionally, we seek someone who can contribute - through their teaching and service - to the excellence of our academic community, helping to foster an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences can feel welcomed and thrive.

The Department of Sociology has an active graduate program, offering both Applied M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. The department includes 17 tenured/tenure-track and 4 full-time instructional faculty members who are committed to impactful scholarly research, public dissemination of research findings, innovative teaching, collaborative community relationships, and active involvement in professional organizations. Sociology faculty have had their research activities funded by the National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, National Institutes of Health, and National Science Foundation, as well as state and regional agencies. Faculty are also affiliated with a variety of campus research centers. Several faculty are members of the Violence Against Women Cluster at UCF, which works across the disciplines of social work, criminal justice, sociology, and public health to create knowledge to guide policymaking and practices designed to reduce the experience and impact of gendered violence. The department also houses the Institute for Social and Behavioral Science that specializes in research relevant to public policy issues in Florida. The department also collaborates with the GIS Research Cluster Laboratory, which is focused on the use of mapping and drones to understand social and environmental inequalities. Lastly, the Puerto Rico Research Hub, led by a faculty member in sociology, is the center of activities dedicated to the study of Puerto Ricans at UCF. For more information, visit https://sciences.ucf.edu/sociology/.

The College of Sciences (COS) houses most of the university's natural, computational, and social sciences in eight departments, two schools, and several centers. The college's programs play a key role in advancing UCF as a national research university that is determined to help students from all backgrounds achieve success. For more information, visit https://sciences.ucf.edu/.

UCF is located in Orlando, Florida and classified as a Very High Research Activity university by the Carnegie Foundation. With a student body of more than 70,000 students, UCF is one of the largest universities in the country. The university offers more than 200 degree programs. UCF was designated a Hispanic Serving Institution in 2019. For more information, visit http://www.ucf.edu.

Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree in sociology or a closely related field from an accredited institution, by time of application. In addition, the successful applicant must have at least 3 years of experience teaching undergraduate sociology courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching online courses; large courses; have 5 years of experience teaching undergraduate sociology courses and those with a large inventory of diverse courses taught, including electives in the areas of the sociology of health and medicine.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources website http://ucf.edu/jobs, In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload a: (1) CV, including the names and contact information for three professional references, (2) letter of interest, and (3) statement of your teaching philosophy and how you apply it in the classroom.

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.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Amanda Koontz, Search Committee Chair at amanda.koontz@ucf.edu.

Job Close Date:

June 6, 2024

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 you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.
• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

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 education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President's Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

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

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