University of Central Florida

Professor and Miller Technology Endowed Chair in Intelligent Work Systems, The Barry S. Miller College of Business Administration

University of Central Florida • $120K — $150K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in business, economics, information systems, engineering, computer science, psychology, or closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution.
  • Record of scholarly achievement qualifying for Full Professor tenure.
  • Demonstrated impact in research related to organizational design, leadership, decision-making, or technology-enabled work systems.
  • Active research agenda with publications in leading peer-reviewed journals.
  • Experience teaching at undergraduate or graduate level.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as an intellectual architect for the Intelligent Work Systems initiative through collaborations with faculty, industry, and government.
  • Translate scholarly expertise into organizational practice via industry partnerships and executive education.
  • Conduct high-impact research on the interaction between people, technology, and decision systems.
  • Develop new academic programs and executive offerings aligned with the College's technology focus.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid time off including annual leave, sick leave, and paid holidays.
  • Retirement savings options.
  • Employee discounts for Orlando attractions.
  • Education assistance program.
  • Flexible work environment.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

The Barry S. Miller College of Business Administration at the University of Central Florida invites applications for the Miller Technology Endowed Chair in Intelligent Work Systems, a 9-month tenured position at the rank of professor. This position is located on the UCF Main Campus with an anticipated start date in Fall 2027.

The central question addressed by this chair is: How should organizations design work and allocate responsibilities between humans and intelligent technologies to maximize organizational performance? Advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and digital platforms are fundamentally reshaping the nature of work. We seek a scholar whose work advances understanding of organizational design, the future of work, human-AI collaboration, leadership, workforce systems, organizational behavior, decision-making, or related areas.

This endowed chair is part of a broader investment, five endowed chairs in all, each committed to advancing scholarship and education at the intersection of technology and business transformation. The Miller Chairs are not organized around traditional academic disciplines, but around consequential problems emerging from the intersection of technology, organizations, and markets.

Miller Chairs are intended for scholars whose work has shaped-or has the clear potential to shape-how organizations function in a technology-driven economy. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping the intellectual direction of the College's technology-focused initiatives and will contribute to the School of Technology Leadership and Innovation (STLI), a university-wide initiative focused on translating advances in technology into organizational capability, market innovation, and executive practice.

Responsibilities include:
  • Serve as an intellectual architect for the college's Intelligent Work Systems initiative by building collaborations among faculty, industry, and government that establish UCF as a national leader in the field.
  • Demonstrate ability to translate scholarly expertise into organizational practice through industry partnerships, executive education, public engagement, policy influence, or other mechanisms that create measurable impact.
  • Conduct high-impact research on how organizations design and manage the interaction between people, technology, and decision systems.
  • Contribute to the development of new academic programs and executive offerings aligned with the College's technology focus.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in business, economics, information systems, engineering, computer science, psychology, or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited (or equivalent) institution at time of application.
  • A record of scholarly achievement sufficient to qualify for appointment with tenure at the rank of Full Professor in the College of Business.
  • Demonstrated impact in research related to organizational design, leadership, decision-making, or technology-enabled work systems.
  • Evidence of an active and sustained research agenda with publications in leading peer-reviewed journals.
  • Experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Candidates should demonstrate a history of engaging with organizations in ways that shape practice, including through applied research, advisory roles, or collaborative initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary collaborations that produce new research, educational programs or industry partnerships.
  • Commitment to translating scholarship into executive education and organizational capability.
  • A record of leadership in shaping academic programs, research centers, or major initiatives.


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, interested candidates should upload the following:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement
  • Contact information for three professional references will be required prior to extending an offer


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.

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.



Special Instructions to the Applicants:

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

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.

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
Barry S. Miller College of Business (CBA) - Dean's Office

Work Schedule

Type of Appointment
Regular

Expected Salary
Negotiable

About University of Central Florida

The University of Central Florida (UCF) is a public research university located in Orlando, Florida. It is one of the largest universities in the United States by enrollment, with over 69,000 students. UCF offers over 200 degree programs through its 13 colleges. The university was founded in 1963 and has since grown to become a major research institution. UCF is known for its programs in engineering, computer science, and hospitality management.
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