The Opportunity
The Department of Criminal Justice in the College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking applications for multiple 9-month, non-tenure-earning, Instructor and/or Lecturer positions. These positions are anticipated to begin in either Spring or Fall 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Criminal Justice.
- Contribute to departmental initiatives and service activities.
- Engage in advising, mentoring, and community outreach to support and build department programs.
- Serve the department, college, university, discipline, and broader community.
Additional Details:
- The teaching load is four courses per semester with opportunities for summer teaching.
- Positions will be located at the UCF Main Campus in Orlando, FL.
Located in beautiful 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. The university is committed to diversity and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. For more information, visit https://www.ucf.edu.
Faculty members in the Department of Criminal Justice are recognized experts on policing, corrections, juvenile justice, and other aspects of the justice/criminal-legal system. Our strong Ph.D. program offers opportunities to teach, mentor, and publish with doctoral students.
Details about our degree programs and curricula, personnel, and program values are available at https://ccie.ucf.edu/criminaljustice/.
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 college, please visit the homepage at https://ccie.ucf.edu/.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree (for an Instructor) or Ph.D. (for a Lecturer) in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. A Juris Doctor (J.D.) alone is not an appropriate degree for this position.
The selected candidate must demonstrate a record of effective teaching in face-to-face and/or web-based formats.
Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with the following qualifications will receive preference; however, we encourage anyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply.
- The ability to teach multiple courses within the graduate and/or undergraduate criminal justice core curriculum.
- Experience teaching upper-division undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice.
- Experience teaching graduate courses in Criminal Justice.
- Experience teaching large classes.
- Experience utilizing various teaching modalities and technologies.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with a diverse range of students.
- Strong communication and presentation skills that demonstrate a passion for teaching and learning.
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, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.
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 this search should be directed the search committee chair, Dr. Michael Caudy (Michael.Caudy@ucf.edu).
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
N/A
Job Close Date: Open until filled.
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. Application review begins September 30, 2024, and will continue until the positions have been filled.
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, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. When you join Knight Nation, you will play an integral role in one of the most impactful universities in the country. You will 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.
Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:
- Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
- 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.
