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University of Central Florida, Mathematics

Position ID:
UCF-INSORLECT [#24035]
Position Title:
Instructor or Lecturer, Mathematics
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Orlando, Florida 32816, United States of America
Appl Deadline:
2024/03/29 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2023/12/08, finished 2024/03/29)
Position Description:
   

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Position Description

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for multiple nine-month, non-tenure earning instructor or lecturer positions anticipated to begin August 2024.

The ideal candidate will take a role in developing curriculum and pedagogy with the intent of improving student learning in undergraduate courses in mathematics. Additionally, we are especially interested in an individual who can contribute through their teaching and service to the diversity and excellence of our academic community and foster an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. Successful candidates will be expected to participate in assessment and conduct teaching duties in the Mathematics Department.

The Department of Mathematics at UCF offers a full range of mathematics courses for its B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs, in addition to providing service courses for the university’s general education program and STEM majors. For more information about the UCF Department of Mathematics visit http://sciences.ucf.edu/math/.

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/.

Minimum Qualifications: A master’s degree (for instructor) or a doctorate (for lecturer) in mathematics or a closely related field from an accredited institution by time of hire. In addition, the successful applicant must have undergraduate teaching experience in mathematics at the lower division levels.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following: • Equivalent of three years of full-time teaching experience in mathematics. • Experience in STEM education and implementation of student success initiatives. • Experience using online technology in mathematics courses. • Experience in coordinating courses with multiple sections. • Experience in teaching and managing large lectures. • Experience in seeking external funding for educational research. • Experience with teaching mathematics at the upper division levels.

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, candidates should upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.

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.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Heath Martin, Search Committee Chair, at heath.martin@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants: N/A

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.

We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org right now. Please apply at https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/ external link.
Contact: Heath Martin, 4078232691
Email: email address
Postal Mail:
Department of Mathematics
4000 Central Florida Blvd
Orlando, FL 32816-1364
Web Page: http://sciences.ucf.edu/math/