Associate Professor in Disability, Aging Technology Cluster

Associate Professor in Disability, Aging Technology Cluster

The University of Central Florida (UCF) has established several interdisciplinary clusters to strengthen its academic offerings and research mission.The Disability, Aging, and Technology (DAT) cluster is seeking to hire onetenuredassociate professorto facilitate research collaborations, secure external funding, and demonstrate a strategic vision for developing educational programs that link health and wellness interventions with technology applications. Some areas of expertise may include human-computer interaction, design and evaluation of sociotechnical systems for health domains, robotics and assistive technologies, health informatics or data analytics, or the intersection of aging/disability research with technology-focused interventions. Exceptionally well-qualified candidates will be considered for the “Cluster Lead” designation. The selected candidate should exhibit the desire/ability to act as a bridge between cluster faculty in human/technology sciences to build synergistic collaborations across the university. A strong desire for and track record of working in interdisciplinary teams is preferred. This position has an anticipated start date of August 2018.

DAT is a partnership among six colleges/units: the Colleges of Health and Public Affairs, Nursing, Sciences, Engineering and Computer Science, Hospitality Management, and the Nanoscience Technology Center.The successful candidate will be expected to strengthen both the cluster and their chosen tenure home department. The candidate will be able to choose their tenure home from the aforementioned colleges and cluster faculty are also encouraged to seek joint appointments with other units where appropriate.

UCFis one of the nation’s largest universities with a diverse student body and has grown substantially in size, quality, diversity, and reputation in its first 50 years. UCF offers more than 200 degree programs at its main campus in Orlando, attracting and supporting industries vital to the region while providing students with real-world experiences that help them succeed after graduation. We encourage you to learn more aboutUCFat

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources website. This position is located at

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: As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.