Lecturer, Legal Studies

The Opportunity

The Department of Legal Studies in the College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure earning lecturer position, anticipated to begin Fall 2025. This is a full-time faculty position with the primary assignment on the UCF Downtown Campus.

The successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the Department of Legal Studies through teaching courses offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses within our core curriculum. Duties will include teaching the equivalent of four courses per semester (both face-to-face and by web delivery) and service. 

The Department of Legal Studies offers undergraduate degrees (B.A./B.S.) in legal studies, multiple interdisciplinary undergraduate certificates and a graduate certificate to a diverse student body preparing students for success in law school, graduate school, and the legal profession. The department serves approximately 700 legal studies majors, has 14 full-time faculty, support staff, and a strong corps of adjunct faculty. Student opportunities include legal internships, study abroad and alternative spring break experiences. Students may also participate in nationally-competitive mediation, mock trial and moot court teams as well as advanced undergraduate research in the university’s Honors in the Major program. For more information about the department and our program, visit https://www.ccie.ucf.edu/legalstudies.

UCF’s 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 inclusive teaching and learning practices; and preeminent service for the disciplines, the institution, and the community. For more information about the college, please visit the homepage at: https://ccie.ucf.edu/

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 240-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:

• A J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, experience practicing law (private or governmental) for at least five (5) years, and a member in good standing of a state bar. Applicants must have experience teaching law or legal studies courses in higher education.

• All areas of specialization will be considered as long as the candidate’s core focus is law, legal institutions, or the practice of law.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Litigation and trial experience.

• Editorial experience, including but not limited to law review membership.

• Additional graduate degree (Master, Doctorate or LLM).

• Ability to teach legal research and legal writing.

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 must upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae or resume, a list with contact information for three (3) professional references, and proof of good standing from their state bar association. 

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: Abby Milon, Senior Lecturer, at abby.milon@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.

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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.

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