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University of Central Florida · 19 hours ago

Lecturer and Associate Director, Research Methodology

Greater Orlando

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

The University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking a full-time Lecturer and Associate Director for the Department of Sociology. This role involves teaching research methods and overseeing applied social research projects in collaboration with community organizations, while also mentoring students in research and evaluation activities.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Design and conduct mixed-method, applied social research with community partners

Manage a team of researchers

Oversee applied social research projects conducted in partnership with community organizations

Mentor university students engaged in research and evaluation activities

Supervise and mentor students providing guidance in research methods, data management, ethics, and professional development

Serve as ISBS Acting Director in the Director’s absence when applicable

Contribute through research, teaching and service to the excellence of the academic community

Foster an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive

Qualification

Research methodsGISMixed-method researchCommunity engagementProject managementTeachingData managementEthicsProfessional developmentMentoring

Required

A doctoral degree in sociology or a very closely related field from an accredited institution at the time of application

Preferred

The capacity to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in research methods, GIS, medical sociology, and/or crime and deviance, ability to teach courses in different modalities (e.g., face-to-face and online) and courses of varying sizes, and contribution to the undergraduate and graduate programs through student supervision

Experience designing and leading, mixed-method, community-based research studies

A publication record that includes technical reports, white papers and/or peer-reviewed articles

The capacity to secure external funding