University of Central Florida

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Job Summary:
The Department of Economics, located in the College of Business at the University of Central Florida, seeks to fill a Lecturer position. This is a nine-month, non-tenure earning position with an anticipated start date of August 8th, 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 undergraduates. 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 online 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 is required. Applicants must also be academically qualified under AACSB standards to teach at both the Masters and Undergraduate level. Moreover, at least two years of full-time university teaching experience, or the equivalent part-time experience, is required. Finally, 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, as well as experience teaching MBA courses, is preferred. Five or more years of full-time university teaching experience is also preferred. Additional preferences include experience teaching large classes and experience teaching by way of various modalities, and a promising research agenda.

Application Process:
UCF requires that applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources 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 person hired will be required to provide official transcripts prior to date of hire.

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

Consideration of applicants will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until December 5th, 2023. Please contact Professor Sami Alpanda, Chair of the Search Committee, at Sami.Alpanda@ucf.edu if you have questions about the position.

University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.