The Opportunity
The School of Public Administration in the College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) is seeking to hire a 9-month assistant professor (tenure-track) or associate professor (tenured) with an emphasis in technology policy, artificial intelligence, or the application of big data analytic techniques to public policy and management questions. The school expects to hire a faculty member who will contribute to the college’s new strategic plan by “providing world-class, innovative educational experiences” and “conducting transformative, high-impact research to address society’s major challenges.” The school is seeking a candidate who will be able to integrate with and contribute to policy and management challenges evolving within Central Florida’s vibrant technology economy, including but not limited to advancements in space technology, defense systems, nanotechnology, disaster management, and urban design. Candidates with expertise in applied AI/machine learning and big data that will enhance the school’s urban science, disaster policy, and/or social policy research will be of particular interest. UCF’s School of Public Administration boasts a novel technology-oriented curriculum, a newly conceived Urban Innovation Lab, and is now recognized as the #1 ranked program in Emergency Management. The school seeks a faculty member who can contribute to these developments through teaching and research, with an interdisciplinary perspective that uniquely encompasses emergency management, policy informatics, urban and regional planning, and closely related social sciences. The selected candidate is expected to increase the school’s capacity to collaborate in research with broader UCF and CCIE initiatives such as: the Knights Digital Twin (KDT) group, the Urban Innovation Lab, interdisciplinary research teams that seek to provide virtual space to simulate agents (e.g., humans, vehicles, natural features), activities (e.g. mobility, logistics), and environments (e.g. natural, build, social). The selected candidate must be able to legally work in the United States at the time of appointment.
The highly ranked School of Public Administration is known for its entrepreneurial curriculum. It offers a NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration, a Master of Nonprofit Management (the first NASPAA-accredited nonprofit program in the world), a PAB-accredited Master of Science in Urban & Regional Planning, the #1 ranked Master of Emergency and Crisis Management, a Ph.D. in Public Affairs, undergraduate public administration, nonprofit management, and emergency management degrees, a first of its kind international dual degree in Public Administration/Nonprofit Management, and various graduate and undergraduate certificate program and minors (including Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, and Urban and Regional Planning). The School of Public Administration boasts one of the largest PA programs in the southeast with active partnerships with state and local government and community nonprofit agencies. The School of Public Administration is located in a state-of-the art facility with access to fully equipped multimedia classrooms at the UCF Downtown Orlando campus.
UCF’s College of Community Innovation and Education is a one-of-a-kind academic unit with distinct, interdisciplinary expertise and potential for partnership with community stakeholders, conceived to address societal challenges and work alongside the community. Established in 2018, the college offers undergraduate and graduate programs on the main campus and UCF Downtown. At the heart of the college’s mission is the institutional commitment to transform lives and strengthen society by developing a unified vision and innovative solutions to complex social issues. CCIE promotes innovation through state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research with social impact; contemporary inclusive teaching and learning practices; and preeminent service for the disciplines, the institution, and the community. For more information about the school or college, please visit the homepage at: https://ccie.ucf.edu/.
Located in Orlando, Florida, UCF is classified as a Very High Research Activity (R1) university by the Carnegie Foundation. With a diverse student body of more than 70,000 students, UCF is one of the largest universities in the country. The university offers more than 240 degree programs. UCF is committed to diversity and was designated a Hispanic Serving Institution in 2019. For more information, visit https://www.ucf.edu.
Minimum Qualifications:
- By time of appointment, the candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Public Administration Public Affairs, Public Policy, Urban Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Political Science, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
- An active and sustainable research agenda consistent with the job announcement through publications, conference presentations, funded extramural research, or similar activities.
- Exceptional ABD candidates will be considered, but all degree requirements must be completed by the time of appointment.
Additional qualifications for the rank of associate professor (with tenure):
- Candidates eligible for appointment as a tenured associate professor upon hire must have a demonstrated record of research (e.g., publication in high quality journals, external funding), teaching, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor.
Preferred Qualifications:
- An active and sustained research agenda consistent with the job announcement, including a record of publishing high-quality research articles in top-tier international and national peer-reviewed (refereed) journals and submitting research proposals to external funding opportunities.
- Evidence of working in interdisciplinary research teams
- Evidence of partnering with and mentoring colleagues and students, through collaborative research.
- Experience teaching in an online environment.
- A record of strong teaching performance.
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 1) a curriculum vitae; 2) a letter of intent describing your experience as related to the required and preferred candidate qualifications; 3) the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references for assistant professor or five professional references for associate professor.
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.
The committee will begin reviewing applications in mid-November.
Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Jeremy Hall, Professor and Search Committee Chair at Jeremy.hall@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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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.
Department
College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) – School of Public Administration
Work Schedule
Varies
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
Negotiable
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