Instructor or Lecturer, Math (iSTEM)

The Opportunity

The Center for Initiatives in STEM (iSTEM) and Department of Mathematics at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invite applications for two, 9-month, non-tenure earning instructor or lecturer positions anticipated to begin June or August 2025.

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 thrive. Successful candidates will be expected to participate in assessment and conduct two-thirds of their teaching duties in mathematics within the Math Launch program. The remaining third of their teaching responsibilities will be administered within the Mathematics Department.

The selected candidate will work directly with the Center for Initiatives in STEM within the Math Launch program. The mission of Math Launch is to help STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) incoming first-year students prepare for Calculus 1 and set them up for success in their chosen STEM major. Math Launch is structured to help students become calculus ready in a single semester and hone their math skills to easily master material in their STEM discipline. For more information about Math Launch visit https://stem.ucf.edu/math-launch/.

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 rank) or Ph.D. (for lecturer rank) in mathematics or a closely related field from an accredited institution. In addition, the successful applicant must have undergraduate teaching experience in lower division math courses at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with two or more of the following:

• Equivalent of three years full-time college teaching experience in mathematics

• Experience in implementation of student success initiatives

• Experience using online technology in mathematics courses

• Experience coordinating courses with multiple sections

• Experience teaching and managing large lecture courses

• Experience with teaching upper division courses

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 the following:

1) A letter of application (cover letter)
2) A current curriculum vitae (CV)

3) A teaching statement

4) A list of three academic or professional references (including address, phone number and email address)

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 may be directed to Dr. Piotr Mikusinski at piotr.mikusinski@ucf.edu Search Committee Chair. Questions regarding the Math Launch program should be directed to Dr. Melissa Dagley, iSTEM Executive Director, at melissa.dagley@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.

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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:

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