Instructor - Department of Nursing Systems, College of Nursing

The Opportunity

The College of Nursing at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for one full-time, 9-month, non-tenure earning faculty position in the Department of Nursing Systems at the rank of instructor. The selected candidate will teach in the online RN-BSN program. The position will be located on the UCF Academic Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona and is expected to start Spring 2027 or Fall 2027.

The appropriate rank (i.e. instructor, associate instructor, or senior instructor) will be determined based upon the selected candidate’s credentials and prior experience. The selected candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues, actively participate in College of Nursing faculty governance, and remain actively involved in professional organizations.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach in the online RN-BSN program.
• Plan, organize, and deliver instruction that supports student learning and success.
• Support the College of Nursing mission and departmental efforts to advance excellence in teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with the department chair, program director, and faculty colleagues to plan, develop, and improve courses and curricula.
• Advise and mentor students and, as appropriate to rank, support adjunct faculty and early-career faculty.
• Participate in department, college, and university service, including committee leadership as appropriate to rank.

Minimum Qualifications for Instructor:

• An earned Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution at the time of application.
• Unencumbered RN license. Florida licensure expected by date of hire; with multi-state endorsement expected by date of hire.
• Documented full-time teaching experience (online, hybrid, and/or classroom) in an academic setting.
  

Minimum Qualifications for Associate Instructor:

• An earned Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution at the time of application.
• Unencumbered RN license. Florida licensure expected by date of hire; with multi-state endorsement expected by date of hire.
• Documented full-time teaching experience (online, hybrid, and/or classroom) at the baccalaureate level.
• Demonstrated consistent record of excellence in teaching and service to colleges and universities. 

Minimum Qualifications for Senior Instructor:

• An earned Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution at the time of application.
• Unencumbered RN license. Florida licensure expected by date of hire; with multi-state endorsement expected by date of hire.
• Documented full-time teaching experience (online, hybrid, and/or classroom) at the baccalaureate level.
• Demonstrated consistent record of excellence in teaching and service to colleges and universities.
• Demonstrated leadership in student advising, professional development, and/or mentoring.
• Demonstrated leadership in peer mentoring including orientation of new or adjunct faculty.
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum or course development, enhancement, and/or revision.
• Demonstrated leadership in departmental, college, university, and professional service, through leadership roles or contributing leadership to specific work of the committees.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with virtual simulation applications.
• Experience teaching courses related to policy, leadership, professional practice, community health, informatics/AI.
• Current clinical experience.
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential.
• Demonstrated scholarship (e.g., publications, national presentations). 
• Active participation in community and/or professional organizations. 

Additional Application Materials Required:

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

• A curriculum vitae.
• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.

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.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Dr. Kimberly Scalise, [email protected].

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.

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

College of Nursing (CON) - Nursing Systems

Work Schedule

Varies

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

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. 

For general application or posting questions, please email [email protected].

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please email [email protected].