Overview

Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis and interview dates will be communicated to invited candidates at the earliest possible time to coordinate travel.

The selected candidate will be expected to strengthen both the cluster and their chosen tenure home department in either the School of Modeling, Simulation, and Training (https://www.ist.ucf.edu/) or the College of Engineering and Computer Science (https://www.cecs.ucf.edu/). The successful candidate will be able to choose a tenure home and is encouraged to seek secondary appointments with other units where appropriate. Startup support will be provided. The anticipated start date for this position is August 8, 2024.

UCF is one of the nation’s largest universities with a diverse student body of more than 68,000 students and has grown substantially in size, quality, diversity, and reputation in its first 50 years. Today, the university offers more than 240 degree programs at its main campus in Orlando. 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. UCF’s Orlando location also puts it at the center of the Florida High Tech Corridor. The corridor has an excellent industrial base, including healthcare, software, defense, space, simulation and training, and a world-renowned entertainment industry. Adjacent to UCF is a thriving research park that conducts over $2 billion in funded research, hosting over 100 high-technology companies and UCF’s Institute for Simulation and Training. The Central Florida area is designated by the state of Florida as the Center of Excellence in Modeling and Simulation. UCF also has an accredited medical school, established in 2006, and is a neighbor to large corporations such as Disney, Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Siemens, and many others. Great weather, easy access to the seashore, one of the largest convention centers in the nation, and one of the world’s best airports are just a few features that make Orlando an ideal location.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A doctorate from an accredited institution in an area appropriate to the cluster at the time of appointment, and relevant teaching experience.
  • Assistant professor candidates must have expertise in two or more relevant disciplines, demonstrate experience in building new or extending existing research collaborations, evidence of high-impact publications with expertise in two or more relevant disciplines, and have strong potential to secure extramural funding.
  • Applicants at the associate professor or professor rank must have a proven record of interdisciplinary collaboration, research funding, and high-impact publications with expertise in two or more relevant disciplines.
  • Candidates must demonstrate appropriate technical skills (e.g., machine learning, human learning, multimodal data analyses) to support relevant research and development relative to the nexus of human learning (e.g., cognition, metacognition, personalized learning, learning analytics, multimodal data analyses) and machine learning (e.g., neural networks, interface design, databases, sensors, statistical analysis, visualization).

To be eligible for appointment as a tenured associate professor or professor upon hire, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with rank in a department/school related to the candidate’s area of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications:

We are looking to form a diverse and inclusive group of interdisciplinary thinkers with novel ideas and a passion for learning to help distinguish the UCF Learning Sciences cluster. Strongly preferred qualifications include:

  • Candidates with a history of collaborating within research teams, especially teams that span multiple disciplines.
  • Candidates with exceptional technical 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.
  • A complete curriculum vitae.
  • A research statement and summary of technical skills.
  • Three publication reprints.
  • A list of names and contact information for at least 3 professional references (please include email addresses).

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity, equal access, and affirmative action employer.