Academic Evaluator ll (TEMP)

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The Opportunity:

The Lou Frey Institute in the School of Politics, Security and International Affairs in the College of Sciences is seeking to fill an Academic Evaluator II (TEMP) position. This position will coordinate existing curricular materials into updated digital formats and versions to reflect the needs of the institute and the constituencies it serves. It will require extensive organization, integration, and knowledge of all resource materials for K-12 civics and government, and their alignment to state standards. This position will involve various organizational collaborative planning to enhance the partnerships formed with other organizations. This is a three month role.

Responsibilities:

• Communicating with institute director about project expectations and goals.
• Collaborating with institute instructional specialists.
• Managing deadlines and progress to ensure project completion by end of employment term.
• Collecting and analyzing feedback from institute specialists and other project users to gauge satisfaction and success.
• Updating and organizing curricular resources to reflect legislative instructional mandates for K-12 civics and government.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6) .   

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in social studies education, political science, curriculum and instruction or other relevant disciplines.
• A strong background in K-12 civics and/or social studies and at least five years of teaching experience in K-12 classrooms.
• Experience in curriculum development, providing professional development, and an understanding of current literature in best practice civic and social studies education.
• Working knowledge of Florida's approach to K-12 and secondary level civics and civic education. Including standards, benchmarks, and assessments.
• Familiar with the resources and work of the Florida Joint Center for Citizenship at the Lou Frey Institute.
• Strong communication skills and working knowledge of common office PC software.
• Editing experience, especially involving curricular materials and/or student literacy resources.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is a three-month, non-tenure track position.

Are Benefits Important to You?

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First.  OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off. 

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s 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 220-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.

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.

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Department

College of Sciences (COS) - Political Science - OPS

Hours of Work

Part time

Work Schedule

Varies

Type of Appointment

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Hourly Rate

$20.29 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

04-04-2024-12-00-AM

Benefits Eligibility

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First.  OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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