Instructional Adjunct, Part-Time

The Opportunity

The School of Teacher Education in the College of Community Innovation & Education (CCIE) seeks experienced and qualified instructors to join our part-time team of instructional adjunct faculty who want to positively impact the professional preparation of future teachers. Adjunct faculty will teach content, methods, specialization, or foundation courses in the programs of elementary education, exceptional student education, early childhood & development education, or secondary and K-12 education. Adjunct faculty will promote growth in teaching practice by providing feedback on execution of practice, content knowledge, applied skills and professional responsibilities. Prior K-12 teaching experience is required.The position offers flexible scheduling.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ability to teach a content specific educational course.
• Ability to meet STE unit requirements and deadlines for course set-up, implementation, and review.
• Ability to meet students weekly in a face-to-face, mixed or online format.
• Take ownership of and administer prescribed course curriculum, materials and assessments.
• Establish and maintain communication with faculty course lead and unit support.
• Mentor student candidates and respond to their inquiries throughout the semester.
• Use technology, online platforms, tools, and software to support instruction.
• Keep accurate records of teacher candidate performance.
• Ability to respond regularly to student course questions throughout the contract period.

Minimum Qualifications by the time of hire:

• An earned master's degree (undergraduate level teaching) or doctorate degree (graduate level teaching) from an accredited institution in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood and Development Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education or K-12 Education (Including English Language Arts Education, Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Exceptional Student Education, Reading Education, Art Education, Physical Education, World Languages Education) or a closely related field.
• Current and Valid State Teacher Certification.
• Kindergarten to grade Twelve (K-12) teaching experience (3+ years).
• An earned ESOL endorsement or 300 hours of training in ESOL methods and practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

A highly qualified individual will have strong teaching, communication, and interpersonal skillsin addition to:

• A doctorate degree from an accredited institution in Exceptional Student Education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), K-8 Math & Science Education, K-12 Reading Education or a closely related degree at the posting close date.
• Kindergarten to grade Twelve (K-12) teaching experience (6+ years).
• Experience teaching K-8 Math & Science.
• Experience teaching K-12 Reading.
• Experience in successfully teaching post-secondary undergraduate or graduate courses.
• Experience working in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) field.
• Experience teaching online courses.
• Experience using Canvas online platform.
• Professional experience as a school administrator and/or program lead.
• An earned reading endorsement.

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 Elyse Rawlson, at Elyse@ucf.edu or 407-823-1467.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Adjunct Instructors will be expected to have reliable transportation to travel to UCF to teach as scheduled. They will also need to have access to current technology, including internet and necessary computer equipment (e.g., speakers, microphones, headsets, computer monitor) to conduct courses with online components and integrate use of Canvas online platform for support of instruction.

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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Benefits Eligibility

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state's benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.

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 emailoie@ucf.edu.