Assistant Professor, Technology and Sociology
Assistant Professor, Technology and Sociology
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Job Description
The Opportunity
The Department of Sociology at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in the College of Sciences invites applications for a full-time 9-month tenure-earning assistant professor anticipated to begin August 2026. We seek candidates with scholarly expertise in technology and society who have an active research agenda and a commitment to effective teaching. The ideal candidate will have research and teaching interests that align with the departments strengths in social inequalities medical sociology criminology and spatial sociology/GIS and/or any of the universitys priority areas (space technologies and systems health and human performance energy and sustainability entertainment and immersive experiences and transformative technologies and national security). Methodological areas of expertise are open.
Additionally we are especially interested in a candidate who can contribute through their research teaching and service to the excellence of our academic community and foster an environment in which faculty staff and students from a variety of backgrounds cultures and personal experiences 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 68000 students. As part of our 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 university offers more than 240 degree programs. UCF is an economic engine attracting and supporting industries vital to the regions future while providing students with real-world experiences that help them succeed after graduation. For more information visit.
The UCF College of Sciences (COS) houses most of the universitys natural computational and social sciences in ten departments and schools and several centers. Seven departments hold national rankings for best graduate colleges 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 Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in sociology or a very closely related field from an accredited institution by time of appointment is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
A promising research agenda in technology-related social science research.
The capacity to teach technology-related social science courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level ability to teach courses in different modalities (e.g. face-to-face and online) and courses of varying sizes and contribution to graduate programs through student supervision.
Application Materials Required:
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website In addition to the online application interested candidates should upload the following:
A curriculum vitae.
A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.
The names and contact information for three professional references (please do not submit letters of recommendation).
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. 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.
Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Dr. Shannon Carter ().
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
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Job Close Date:
11/13/2025
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 youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll 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 youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll 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 moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs 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 Sciences (COS) - Department of SociologyWork Schedule
VariesType of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
NegotiableAs a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF 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 or email .
For general application or posting questions please email .
Employment Type
Full-Time
