Assistant Professor, Disability, Aging, and Technology Cluster

The Opportunity

The University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking a 9-month tenure-track assistant professor in the broad area of disability, aging, and technology to join the Disability, Aging and Technology (DAT) Cluster, which is one of several established interdisciplinary clusters that strengthen UCF’s academic offerings and research to conduct cutting-edge interdisciplinary research to help shape the future.

The Disability, Aging and Technology (DAT) cluster’s mission is to help people with disabilities and older adults lead healthier and stronger lives by informing policy and innovating technologies to help them move better and smarter. The DAT cluster engages transdisciplinary research and education to link health and wellness interventions with technology applications so that effective and feasible health, behavioral, and assistive technologies can be used in various populations.

The DAT cluster is a partnership among multiple colleges and centers: the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS), College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS), College of Nursing (CON), College of Medicine (COM), College of Sciences (COS), the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, the College of Medicine, and the Nanoscience Technology Center at UCF. Faculty members are key contributors to over 12 departments and programs, including the Biomedical Engineering (BME) Program, Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Department, School of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences (KRS), Nursing Systems, Physical Therapy (PT) Program, and Psychology Department.

Please visit our website to learn more about the cluster, faculty involved, and all the colleges and departments involved: https://www.ucf.edu/research/disability-aging-technology/.

We seek candidates with expertise in research areas related to neurostimulation, wearables, rehabilitation robotics, neuroengineering, and/or neurorehabilitation; however, candidates in any research area that could enhance the DAT cluster’s transdisciplinary research and education advancements are encouraged to apply as well.

The candidate will be expected to conduct interdisciplinary research that strengthens both the DAT cluster and the candidate’s chosen tenure home unit (potential units include College of Engineering:  Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering that includes the Biomedical Engineering Program; College of Health Professions and Sciences: Kinesiology, Physical Therapy; College of Nursing: Nursing Systems; and College of Sciences: Psychology) and may include a combination of joint appointments. A strong advantage of this position is the ability of the candidate to choose a combination of units for their appointment. Both individual and interdisciplinary infrastructure and startup support will be provided with this new position.

The anticipated start date is August 8, 2026.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. from an accredited institution at the time of appointment in an area appropriate to the DAT cluster (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Rehabilitation Science, etc.).

The selected candidate must also have a record of research experience in aging, disability, and/or technology (as it pertains to the cluster’s focus).

Preferred Qualifications:

A history of working with teams, especially teams that span multiple disciplines, is strongly preferred.

Published research in neurostimulation, wearables, rehabilitation robotics, neuroengineering, and/or neurorehabilitation related to disability, aging, and technology.

Experience with externally funded research projects and securing external funding.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, candidates should upload:

1) Cover Letter

2) Curriculum Vitae

3) 2-page teaching statement

4) 3-page research statement, and

5) Contact information for three professional references (include email addresses)

In the cover letter, candidates must address their background in engineering, kinesiology, nursing, physical therapy, psychology or related fields; aging and/or working with clinical populations; interdisciplinary research; identify the department(s) for their potential tenure home and the joint appointments they would desire.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

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.

This position has an anticipated start date of August 8, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Helen J. Huang, Search Chair and Lead of the DAT Cluster at hjhuang@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions To The Applicants:

N/A

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 you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program. 
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement Savings Options.

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions. 

• Education Assistance.

• Flexible Work Environment.

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

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.

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 education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

Office of Research, Research Centers & Institutes, and Burnett Honors College HR Business Center

Work Schedule

Varies

Type Of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.