Visiting Instructor / Lecturer & Economist-in-Residence – University of Central Florida

Visiting Instructor / Lecturer & Economist-in-Residence – University of Central Florida

• Institution: University of Central Florida (UCF)

• Academic Unit: Barry S. Miller College of Business | Department of Economics

• Job Requisition ID: R113859

• Position Title: Visiting Instructor or Lecturer (Economist-in-Residence)

• Appointment Type: 9-Month, Non-Tenure Earning (Fixed-Term; Renewable up to 4 years)

• Salary / Remuneration: Negotiable (commensurate with qualifications and experience)

• Work Location: Main Campus, Orlando, Florida, United States

• Expected Start Date: As early as Spring 2027

• Closing Date: Open until filled

Overview of Role

The Barry S. Miller College of Business at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure earning Visiting Instructor or Lecturer within the Department of Economics.

The appointed candidate will teach and mentor undergraduate students while serving as the Economist-in-Residence to help launch and lead the new Initiative on Economic Decision Systems and its affiliated Economic Decision Systems Lab.

Key Responsibilities & Strategic Scope

• Instruction & Mentorship: Deliver undergraduate instruction in economics and mentor students participating in structured, applied decision-system projects.

• Initiative & Lab Leadership: Establish the operating model and infrastructure for the new Economic Decision Systems Lab.

• Applied Project Pipeline: Lead industry-partnered applied projects focusing on organizational design, pricing systems, decision rights, automation, resilience, and human-machine decision integration.

• External Partnerships: Cultivate and sustain strategic collaborations with industry, technology, consulting, and governmental partners.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree (for Instructor rank) or a terminal degree (for Lecturer rank) in Economics or a related discipline from an accredited institution.

  • Demonstrated experience applying economic reasoning and data analytics to support organizational decision-making in data-rich environments.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional experience applying economics within industry, technology, financial services, consulting, or government.

  • Proven track record of leading applied projects at the intersection of economic theory, analytics, and organizational design.

  • Experience integrating human judgment with artificial intelligence in decision systems.

  • Dynamic, entrepreneurial drive to build new academic-industry programs from the ground up.

• Special Visa & Screening Conditions:

  • Visa Policy Notice: Due to a State moratorium, UCF cannot process new H-1B sponsorships or H-1B transfers from other employers for this position.

  • State Screening Requirement: In compliance with Florida Statute 1010.35, foreign national candidates or those with recent affiliations in specified foreign countries are subject to statutory pre-employment screening.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

• University retirement options and employee educational assistance programs.

• Generous paid time off, official university holidays, and access to local Orlando community/attraction discounts.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

Applicants must apply online via UCF’s recruitment portal and submit all files simultaneously:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. Letter of Interest / Cover Letter (detailing alignment with the Economic Decision Systems Initiative and stated qualifications)

3. (Official transcripts documenting degree conferral will be required upon selection).

Application Process & Inquiries

• 🔗 Online Application Portal: Apply via UCF Human Resources

• 📧 Search Contact: Uluc Aysun (uluc.aysun@ucf.edu)

• 📧 General HR Inquiries: talent@ucf.edu

• 📅 Posting Status: Open until filled (early application strongly recommended)

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