The Opportunity
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applicants for a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure earning lecturer or associate lecturer position with an anticipated start date of August 8, 2025. The primary responsibility of the position is teaching undergraduate courses related to electrical analogue and digital circuits, semiconductor device modeling and fabrication, and embedded systems to ECE students as well as overseeing the new internship-for-credit initiative (EGN 4941) for the department.
The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports students from diverse academic and personal backgrounds. Responsibilities include delivering undergraduate courses, collaborating with ECE faculty to design, update, or enhance Undergraduate Teaching Laboratories and curricula, and, on occasion, teaching graduate-level courses.
ECE has strong educational programs, with over 200 graduate students and 1,500 undergraduates, and state-of-the-art facilities, the L3Harris Engineering Center, and Interdisciplinary Research 1 Building. Located in Orlando, UCF and ECE are at the center of Florida High Tech Corridor with an excellent industrial base in telecommunications, energy, computer systems, semiconductors, defense, space, laser, simulation, and software industries, as well as the world-renowned entertainment/theme park industry. Exceptional weather, easy access to seashore, one of the largest convention centers in the nation and an international airport ranked among the world's best are just a few features that make the UCF/Orlando area ideal. For more details regarding the ECE department and university, please visit www.ece.ucf.edu and www.ucf.edu.
Minimum Qualifications:
A doctoral degree from an accredited institution in an area appropriate to electrical and computer engineering disciplines..
For consideration at the associate lecturer rank, candidates must hold a doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution. Additionally, candidates must meet one of the following criteria: (1) a minimum of 3 years of experience as an associate lecturer at a four-year institution or (2) at least 10 years of relevant industry experience in a field closely aligned with the department’s mission.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with prior university-level teaching experience and/or relevant industry experience that aligns with and enhances the department’s mission of preparing work-ready graduates.
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: Dr. Kalpathy Sundaram the search committee chair at kalpathy.sundaram@ucf.edu.
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:
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Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
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Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
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Retirement savings options.
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Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
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Education assistance.
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Flexible work environment.
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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.
Department
College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Work Schedule
Varies
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
Negotiable
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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