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The Opportunity

The School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs (SPSIA) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-earning advanced assistant professor or tenured associate professor or professor as an endowed position with a focus on politics in India and director of the India Center at UCF. The anticipated starting date is August 2024; however, a starting date of January 2024 is possible.  

The ideal candidate will have a recognized research program focused on the politics in India, demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, and leadership experience. As director of the India Center, the successful candidate will be expected to develop programming of interest to the larger university community, engage in community outreach, develop and strengthen partnerships with the community as well as nationally and internationally, supervise the centers full-time director of Public Affairs, engage in fundraising, work with offices and units across the university, manage the India Centers budget, and develop curriculum and teach in the area of politics in India, among others.  The successful candidate is expected to combine the role of faculty member with that of director of the India Center.

We are especially interested in an individual who can contribute through their research, teaching, mentoring, 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.

The School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs houses two undergraduate majors, a masters program in Political Science, and a Ph.D. program in Security Studies. In addition, the school is home to five institutes, programs and centers including the India Center. The mission of the India Center at UCF is to broaden the awareness and understanding of contemporary India. The India Center promotes the study of Indias role in the world today through partnerships, scholarship and research, education, and outreach to the Indian community in Florida and nationally. The center aims to serve the broader UCF community. It currently has one full-time director of Public Affairs. For more information, visit https://sciences.ucf.edu/politics/ and https://theindiacenter.ucf.edu/ .

The College of Sciences (COS) houses most of the universitys natural, computational, and social sciences in eight departments, two schools, and several centers. The 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 https://sciences.ucf.edu/ .

The University of Central Florida (UCF), located in Orlando, is a metropolitan research university classified as a Very High Research Activity university by the Carnegie Foundation. At UCF, we solve tomorrows greatest challenges through a commitment to academic and operational excellence. Leveraging innovative learning, discovery, and partnerships, we foster social mobility while developing the skilled talent needed to advance industry for our region, state and beyond. A Hispanic Serving Institution, UCF is home to a diverse student population of over 70,000 students, almost 2,000 faculty, and more than 4,700 staff. UCF is invested in identifying candidates who will contribute to its mission through equity-minded practice and culturally responsive pedagogy. For more information, visit http://www.ucf.edu .

Minimum Qualifications:

A doctorate in Political Science or a closely related field from an accredited institution by time of application is required.

To be eligible for appointment as a tenured associate professor or professor upon hire, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates who have a demonstrated interest and experience in developing and leading a program or center and a successful research and teaching record commensurate with their faculty rank.

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, interested candidates should upload the following materials: (1) a current curriculum vitae, (2) a letter detailing your interest in the position, relevant experience including leadership experience, and vision for the India Center; (3) a research statement outlining the research record and future plans (one to two pages); and (4) a teaching statement (one to two pages); and (5) the names and contact information for three 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.

Review of applications will begin on September 29, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. For the application to be considered, all materials will need to be uploaded and the application must be complete.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Kerstin Hamann, search committee chair, at Kerstin.Hamann@ucf.edu .

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

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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 Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando area attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

And more…For more benefits information, go to ‘Prospective Employees on the UCF Human Resources website (https://hr.ucf.edu/ ).

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the regions talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. Its one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nations top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger , and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 240 degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 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 higher education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to employment in research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty positions (including employed visiting positions), graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral scholar positions, and undergraduate positions.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at  http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.

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.