Instructional Specialist, General Education Program

The Opportunity

The General Education Program (GEP) within the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUGS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for an instructional specialist position. The position is a non-tenure earning, in-unit, 12-month faculty position reporting to the Associate Dean of CUGS. The position is open until filled. 

For more information on UCF’s General Education Program see https://undergrad.ucf.edu/gep/

Specific duties include the following:

1) Serve as part of the GEP leadership team to plan and conduct events and programming in support of courses, learning outcomes, and other professional development activities for faculty.

2) Provide program management, including data and administrative support for assessment, unit reporting, and institutional effectiveness.

3) Teach two GEP courses per academic year.

4) Collaborate with GEP Faculty Fellows and Foundation Area Co-Leads on assessment and professional development.

5) Work with faculty in cohorts and on individual basis, in support of improved general education teaching, and liaise with other GEP collaborative units as necessary.

6) Participate in grant writing, research, or special projects where professional development, assessment and general education teaching are components of the proposal or activity.

7) Maintain current knowledge of trends and literature in the field of general and/or international education.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Experience teaching at the college level
• Evidence of working collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher-education development and training
• Extensive teaching experience at the college level
• A terminal degree from an accredited institution by the start of the appointment
• Demonstrated potential for research in general education
• Familiarity with course and program-level assessment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively, efficiently, and equitably with faculty, staff, students, and administrators in a collegial environment

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, interested candidates should provide the following materials:

• A cover letter
• A current curriculum vitae
• A list with contact information for three (3) professional references.
• A 1-2 page statement of their general education philosophy

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 attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions regarding this search may be directed to Danielle Pratt, PhD, Search Chair, at danielle.pratt@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.

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, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll 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. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

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

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