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The Opportunity

The School of Public Administration in the College of Community Innovation and Education at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure earning instructor or lecturer position, anticipated to begin Fall 2024. This is a full-time faculty position at the UCF Downtown Campus (on site).

The selected candidate will contribute to the School of Public Administration mission by teaching courses in the highly nationally ranked (#2) emergency management programs. The expected teaching load is 4 courses per semester (spring and fall) at both undergraduate and master’s levels. Potential courses to teach include Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness, Disaster Response and Recovery, Emergency Management and Homeland Security, and Intergovernmental Administration at the undergraduate level; and Foundations of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Cross-Sectoral Governance, Managing Emergencies and Crises, Public Sector Communications, and Leadership in Public Service at the master’s level. The teaching mode can be in-person, online, or mixed-mode.

The candidate will also be involved in educational and other service for the school, college, and university as well as the profession and community. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and proficient in emergency and crisis management theories, policies, and practices in the U.S. and internationally. The candidate is expected to be active in local, regional, and national emergency management or related organizations.

The highly ranked School of Public Administration offers NASPAA accredited Master of Public Administration and Master of Nonprofit Management (first accredited nonprofit program in the world by NASPAA) programs, a PAB accredited Master of Science in Urban & Regional Planning, a Master of Emergency and Crisis Management, a Master of Public Policy, a Master of Research Administration, 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 graduate and undergraduate certificate program and minors (Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Social Justice, and Urban and Regional Planning). The School of Public Administration has 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 housed in the College of Community Innovation and Education and is located in the state-of-the art facility with access to fully equipped multimedia classrooms at the UCF Downtown Orlando campus.

UCF 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 teaching and learning practices, and preeminent service for the disciplines, the institution, and the community.

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 220-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 successful candidate must hold a master’s degree (for instructor) or a Ph.D. (for lecturer) in emergency management, homeland security, public administration, public policy, or a related discipline from an accredited institution. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the field of emergency management, homeland security, law enforcement, the military, fire service, Emergency Medical Services, and related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of teaching experience - in person and/or virtual environments - in higher education.

• Evidence of program development (e.g., community programs, teaching training, community engagement).

• Demonstrated leadership experience in the emergency management and homeland security profession.

• Mentoring or supervising experience with students through professional opportunities (e.g., trainings, internships, conferences, professional associations, community-engaged research).

• Relevant emergency management certification(s).

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 are to upload a current curriculum vitae to be considered for this position.  Candidates are strongly encouraged to provide a cover letter/statement of interest. 

Candidates should be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references and transcripts upon request.  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 may be directed to: Dr. Yue ‘Gurt’ Ge, Associate Professor in the School of Public Administration at UCF, at yue.ge@ucf.edu .

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

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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.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando area attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

And more…For more benefits information, go to ‘Prospective Employees’ on the UCF Human Resources website (https://hr.ucf.edu/ ).

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger , and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 240-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 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 higher education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to employment in research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty positions (including employed visiting positions), graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral scholar positions, and undergraduate positions.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at  http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.