Lecturer, Statistics and Data Science

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 a 9-month, non-tenure earning 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. 

The Department of Statistics and Data Science at UCF is dedicated to high-caliber research at the intersection of statistics, machine learning, data mining, computer science, and applied mathematics and to developing the statistical and analytical abilities of students for success in an increasingly data-driven world. The department currently offers a B.S. in statistics, a B.S. in data science, a B.S. in actuarial science, an M.S. in statistics and data science with a track in data science, and a Ph.D. in Big Data Analytics with a track in statistics. The Ph.D. program in Big Data Analytics is the first of its kind in Florida, and one of only a few programs globally. For more information, visit https://sciences.ucf.edu/statistics/.  

The selected candidate will contribute to the Department of Statistics and Data Science mission through teaching undergraduate/graduate-level courses. The instructional duties and service assignments are in accordance with the department’s current equitable workload policy. The successful candidate will be required to teach statistics/data science/actuarial courses as well as contribute to teaching-related activities and other services associated with the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs. Other related responsibilities include appropriate service in student advising (academic and career) and participating in the academic life of the department/college (e.g., attending faculty meetings, graduations, assessment of student learning, etc.). Full-time lecturers may have the opportunity to earn additional salary teaching summer classes, if funding is available.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach in different modalities including face-to-face and online. There is no research expectation for this position, but research and scholarly activities may be supported.  

Additionally, we are especially interested in a candidate 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 of varying backgrounds are welcomed and can thrive. 

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 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. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

A Ph.D. in statistics (or a closely 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 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 current curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references. 

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: Mengyu Xu, Associate Professor at "Mengyu Xu" Mengyu.Xu@ucf.edu 407-823-3630.  

Special Instructions to the Applicants: 

N/A

Job Close Date: 

May 1, 2025 

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 Employer. 

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.”  

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email oie@ucf.edu.