Our national search is underway for UCF’s next professor and vice provost for the Division of Teaching and Learning and dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies.
This position will collaborate with UCF’s colleges and units to foster a dynamic learning environment that promotes faculty excellence and student success through high-impact academic practices and innovative teaching and learning.
The Division of Teaching and Learning builds partnerships across UCF to enhance student learning outcomes, support faculty development, and offer academic experiences that take learning beyond the classroom. The units in the division include Academic Advancement Programs, EXCEL, Experiential Learning, the Karen L. Smith Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, Pre-Health and Pre-Law Advising, Quality Enhancement Plan, and UCF Abroad.
The College of Undergraduate Studies provides students with robust and individualized courses of study that include a bachelor of arts and bachelor of science in Interdisciplinary Studies; bachelor of arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, Diversity Studies Track; bachelor of science in Environmental Studies, and bachelor of Integrative General Studies. The college also engages with UCF’s colleges and units in their curricular planning, collaborates with faculty curricular oversight, works with faculty and administrators to assure the strength of university-wide programs and advocates for an undergraduate education that offers UCF students an outstanding learning experience.
This position is part of our academic leadership team at UCF and reports directly to me as provost. See the job description and additional details.
I have named a search committee that is co-chaired by Dr. RoSusan Bartee, department chair and professor, College of Community Innovation and Education, and Dr. Jeffrey Stout, interim dean, College of Health Professions and Sciences. The goal is to announce the new vice provost and dean this fall.
The search committee features representatives of various colleges and units who are highly regarded for their expertise and for their insights regarding our academic enterprise. Committee members are:
- Michael Aldarondo-Jeffries, Director, Academic Advancement Programs, Integrative Academic Center for Engagement;
- Wayne Bowen, Director, Interdisciplinary Studies, College of Undergraduate Studies;
- Brian Boyd, University Registrar;
- Pamela “Sissi” Carroll, Dean, College of Community Innovation and Education;
- Pamela Cavanaugh, Associate Vice Provost for Academic and Student Initiatives, UCF Connect;
- Jonathan Cox, Assistant Professor of Sociology, College of Sciences;
- Kyler Gray, President, Student Government Association;
- Lynn Hepner, Associate Dean, Academic Programs, College of Arts and Humanities;
- Ann Miller, Interim Director, Karen L. Smith Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning;
- Harrison Oonge, Assistant Dean, Academic Planning, Division of Teaching and Learning and College of Undergraduate Studies;
- DeLaine Priest, Associate Vice President, Student Success, Student Development and Enrollment Services;
- Linda Rosa-Lugo, Interim Assistant Dean, Faculty Excellence and Graduate and Global Affairs; and
- Jason Smith, Director, Experiential Learning, Division of Teaching and Learning.
This position will help position UCF as a pacesetter for higher education as we pursue excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, research, inclusion, and student success.
I am excited about working with the search committee to expeditiously identify an outstanding leader for vice provost for the Division of Teaching and Learning and dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies.
Elizabeth A. Dooley
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
