Adjunct, College of Science

University of Central Florida UCF, named one of the most innovative public universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, is located in Orlando, Florida and is classified as a Very High Research Activity university by the Carnegie Foundation. With more than 70,000 students, UCF is one of the largest universities in the country, offering more than 240 degree programs. UCF is an economic engine, attracting and supporting industries vital to the region's future while providing students with real-world experiences that help them succeed after graduation.

For more information, visit http://www.ucf.edu . The Opportunity: College of Sciences is consistently looking for adjunct faculty to teach in all areas of the college, including film, communication, advertising, and public relations. The demand for adjunct teaching roles fluctuates throughout the academic year. The benefit of applying for an adjunct faculty position is to retain your qualifications in our database of potential adjunct faculty.

Adjunct faculty are employed on a semester-by-semester basis, and payment ranges are determined by the unit's adjunct compensation model. The UCF College of Sciences (COS) is the largest college at the university and a powerhouse for the regional and national STEM workforce, spanning the natural, computational, and social sciences with centers, institutes, and initiatives that serve as hubs for research and innovation.

Through sharing and applying knowledge, COS is cultivating pathways for students to solve our world's most pressing and complex problems. The mission of COS is to provide a world-class education in an environment where faculty, staff, and students thrive, research flourishes, and our community prospers. Several COS academic programs are nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report , Princeton Review , and others.

For more information, please visit https://sciences.ucf.edu . Responsibilities: Ability to teach content for specific courses. Ability to meet students weekly in a face-to-face, mixed, or online format. Use technology, online platforms, tools, and software to support instruction. Ability to respond regularly to student course questions throughout the contract period. Minimum Qualifications : An earned master's degree (undergraduate level teaching) or doctorate degree (graduate level teaching) from an accredited institution in the subject area to be taught or equivalent relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications : A highly qualified individual will have strong teaching, communication, and interpersonal skills. 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 and current curriculum vitae.

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 to Jodi Elder, at [email protected] or 407-823-2315. Special Instructions to the Applicants: All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

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