Instructor or Lecturer - Department of Nursing Practice, College of Nursing

The Opportunity

The College of Nursing at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for multiple full-time, 9-month, non-tenure earning instructor or lecturer positions in the Department of Nursing Practice. The selected candidates will primarily teach clinical and didactic courses related to general and specialty nursing care across the lifespan. The positions will be located at the UCF Academic Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona and is expected to begin in August 2027.

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

Responsibilities include:

• Teach direct clinical portion of courses (i.e., inpatient units) in any of the following areas: pediatric; adult; families (including women’s health, labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn care); psychiatric and mental health.
• Teach on-campus labs and simulation activities related to clinical courses. Applicants will be provided training and mentorship to facilitate simulation as part of clinical courses. 
• Teach didactic courses in one or more of the following areas based on experience: pediatric; adult and critical care; families; psychiatric and mental health; and other didactic elective courses, as qualified. 
• Plan, organize, and deliver instruction to promote student success.
• Support and promote the College of Nursing’s mission and departmental processes centered on excellence in teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with department chairs, faculty, and peers in planning, organizing, and developing curriculum.
• Advise, mentor, and role model professionalism for students.
• Advise and mentor earlier career faculty (as appropriate to rank).
• Service (and leadership, depending on rank) on department, college, and university committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.
• At least 2 years of inpatient clinical experience (within the past 5 years) in one or more of the following areas: families (including labor and delivery, postpartum and newborn care); pediatric; adult/geriatric; critical care; women’s health; or psychiatric and mental health.
• Undergraduate and/or graduate teaching experience (within the past 3 years) in one of the following areas: families; pediatric; adult/geriatric; critical care; women’s health; or psychiatric and mental health.
• Active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by date of hire.

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.
• At least 2 years of inpatient clinical experience (within the past 5 years) in one or more of the following areas: families (including labor and delivery, postpartum and newborn care); pediatric; adult/geriatric; critical care; women’s health; or psychiatric and mental health.
• Active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by date of hire.           
• At least 3 years of undergraduate and/or graduate teaching experience within the past 5 years in one or more of the following areas: families; pediatric; adult/ geriatric; critical care; women’s health; psychiatric and mental health.
• Documented teaching experience (online, hybrid, and/or classroom) at the baccalaureate level or above.
• 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.
• At least 2 years of inpatient clinical experience (within the past 5 years) in one or more of the following areas: families (including labor and delivery, postpartum and newborn care); pediatric; adult/geriatric; critical care; women’s health; or psychiatric and mental health.
• Active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by date of hire.
• At least 5 years of undergraduate and/or graduate teaching experience within the past 8 years in one or more of the following areas: families; pediatric; adult/ geriatric; critical care; women’s health; psychiatric and mental health.
• Documented teaching experience (online, hybrid, and/or classroom) at the baccalaureate level or above.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications for Lecturer:

• Earned doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of application.
• Graduate degree in nursing (master’s degree in nursing if non-nursing doctorate degree).
• Unencumbered RN license. Florida licensure expected by date of hire; with multi-state endorsement expected by date of hire.
• At least 2 years of inpatient clinical experience (within the past 5 years) in one or more of the following areas: families (including labor and delivery, postpartum and newborn care); pediatric; adult and critical care; women’s health; psychiatric and mental health.
• Undergraduate and/or graduate teaching experience (within the past 3 years) in one of the following areas: families; pediatric; adult and critical care; women’s health; psychiatric and mental health.
• Active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by date of hire.

Minimum Qualifications for Associate Lecturer:

• Earned doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of application.
• Graduate degree in nursing (master’s degree in nursing if non-nursing doctorate degree).
• Unencumbered RN license. Florida licensure expected by date of hire; with multi-state endorsement expected by date of hire.
• At least 2 years of inpatient clinical experience (within the past 5 years) in one or more of the following areas: families (including labor and delivery, postpartum and newborn care); pediatric; adult/ geriatric; critical care; women’s health; psychiatric and mental health.
• At least 3 years of undergraduate and/or graduate teaching experience within the past 5 years in one or more of the following areas: families; pediatric; adult/ geriatric; critical care; women’s health; psychiatric and mental health.
• Active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by date of hire.
• Documented teaching experience (online, hybrid, and/or classroom) at the baccalaureate level or above.
• Demonstrated consistent record of excellence in teaching and service to colleges and universities.

Minimum Qualifications for Senior Lecturer:

• Earned doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of application.
• Graduate degree in nursing (masters in nursing if non-nursing doctorate degree).
• Unencumbered RN license. Florida licensure expected by date of hire; with multi-state endorsement expected by date of hire.
• At least 2 years of inpatient clinical experience (within the past 5 years) in one or more of the following areas: families (including labor and delivery, postpartum and newborn care); pediatric; adult/ geriatric; critical care; women’s health; psychiatric and mental health.
• At least 5 years of undergraduate and/or graduate teaching experience within the past 8 years in one or more of the following areas: families; pediatric; adult/ geriatric; critical care; women’s health; psychiatric and mental health.
• Documented teaching experience (online, hybrid, and/or classroom) at the baccalaureate level or above.
• 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:

• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) or Nursing practice specialty (CCRN, CEN, etc.) credential.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner in area of expertise.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE certification).
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate instructional technologies in the classroom.
• Online teaching experience (within the past 3 years).
• Demonstrated scholarship (e.g., publications, national presentations).
• Active participation in community and/or professional organizations.
• National professional certifications in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate). 

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:

• 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. Leslee D’Amato at [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 Practice

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].