Instructor or Lecturer, Statistics and Data Sciences

The Opportunity

The Department of Statistics and Data Science in the College of Sciences (COS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for two 9-month, non-tenure earning instructor or lecturer, anticipated to begin August 2025. The job is a 9-month, annually renewable position that offers a clear career path with the possibility of promotion based on years of service and performance.

UCF is one of the most innovative public universities in the nation, as named by the U.S. News & World Report. UCF is a leading, metropolitan, research-intensive university with over 68,000 students. In addition to comprehensive traditional benefits, UCF offers support for expectant mothers, paid parental leave for both parents, on-site pre-school, and professional development and leadership training for all faculty at all career stages. 

The College of Sciences (COS), UCF’s largest college, houses most of the university’s natural, computational, and social sciences and is home to 10 diverse departments and schools. The college holds 17 patents across five departments, and seven departments hold national rankings for best graduate programs. The college’s programs play a key role in advancing UCF as a national research university that is determined to help students from all backgrounds achieve success. For more information, visit https://sciences.ucf.edu/.

The selected candidate will contribute to the Department of Statistics and Data Science mission through teaching undergraduate-level courses and, depending on the highest degree attained, may also teach at the graduate level. Instructional duties, based on the current workload policy, include teaching four courses each semester (Spring/Fall). The successful candidate will be required to teach statistics/data science/actuarial courses as well as contribute to teaching related activities. Full-time instructors or lecturers may have the opportunity to earn additional salary teaching summer classes, if funding is available. The successful candidates will be expected to teach in different modalities including face-to-face and online.

 
Other typical responsibilities include appropriate service in student advising (academic and career), participating in the academic life of the department/college (e.g., attending faculty meetings, graduations, assessment of student learning, etc.). 
 
External service expectations include work with appropriate academic disciplinary bodies and professional organizations. There is no research expectation for this position, but research and scholarly activities may be supported. 

Additionally, we are especially interested in candidates who can contribute through their teaching and service to the excellence of our academic community and foster an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.

Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree (for an instructor) or a Ph.D. (for a lecturer) in statistics or a related field from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Preference will be given to those with general teaching experience in statistical methods, data science, and actuarial science courses. 

• An ability to teach in different modalities (online, face-to-face, etc.).

Additional Application Materials Required: 

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following: 
1) A letter of application (cover letter) indicating qualifications for the position. 
2) A curriculum vitae (CV). 
3) A list of three academic or professional references (including phone number and email address). 

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. 

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.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Larry Tang, Search Committee Chair & Professor, at larry.tang@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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