Lecturer or Associate Lecturer, Marketing

The Opportunity

The College of Business at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure earning lecturer or associate lecturer in the Department of Marketing for the fall 2025 semester. Responsibilities entail teaching core undergraduate and MBA Marketing courses on the UCF Main Campus and the Downtown Campus. There is also an expectation for continuing contributions in research and service per college and department standards.

More information about the UCF College of Business and the Department of Marketing can be found at http://business.ucf.edu/departments-schools/marketing/.

Minimum Qualifications:

Lecturer:

• At the time of appointment, applicants must hold a doctorate in Marketing or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

• Applicants must be academically qualified under AACSB standards to teach at both the master's and undergraduate levels.

• A minimum of two years of full-time university teaching experience, or the equivalent part-time experience.

• A sustained commitment to teaching large classes in a non-traditional setting is a must.

• Teaching, research, and service record must be commensurate with rank.

Associate Lecturer:

• At the time of application, applicants must hold a doctorate in Marketing or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

• Teaching, research, and service record must be commensurate with rank.

Preferred Qualifications:

Lecturer:

• Prior success in delivering instruction to large enrollment courses.

• Demonstrated success in graduate teaching.

• Engaged in an active research stream leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals.

• Experience in curriculum and/or program development.

Associate Lecturer:

• Experience teaching graduate-level courses.

• Prior success in delivering instruction to large enrollment courses.

• Demonstrated success in graduate teaching.

• Engaged in an active research stream leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals.

• Experience in curriculum and/or program development.

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.

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.

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.

Consideration of applicants will begin immediately; however, applications will be accepted until the position is closed.

Please contact Dr. Ram Desiraju if you have questions at rdesiraju@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, Hong Kong, 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.

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