Instructor or Lecturer, Department of Nursing Systems, 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 faculty positions in the Department of Nursing Systems at the rank instructor or lecturer. The selected candidates will primarily teach in the online RN-BSN program, and other online courses in our graduate programs, as qualified. The positions will be located on the UCF Academic Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona and are expected to start Fall 2026. 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 in the online RN-BSN program, and other online courses as qualified, for our graduate programs.

• Plan, organize, and deliver instruction to promote student success.

• Support and promote the College of Nursing mission and departmental processes centered on excellence in teaching and learning.

• Collaborate with department chair, faculty, and peers in planning, organizing, and developing curriculum.

• Advise and mentor students and earlier career faculty (as appropriate to rank).

• Service (and leadership, depending on rank) on department, college, and university committees.

Minimum Qualifications for Instructor

• An earned Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution by date of hire.

• Unencumbered RN license. Florida licensure expected by date of hire; with multi-state endorsement expected by date of hire.

• Documented 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 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.

• 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 health-related field from an accredited institution by date of hire.

• Graduate degree in nursing (master's degree in nursing if doctoral degree is not in nursing).

• Unencumbered RN license. Florida licensure expected by date of hire; with multi-state endorsement expected by date of hire.

• Documented teaching experience (online, hybrid, and/or classroom) in an academic setting.

Minimum Qualifications for Associate Lecturer:

• Earned doctorate in nursing or a health-related field from an accredited institution at the time of application.

• Graduate degree in nursing (master's degree in nursing if doctoral degree is not in nursing).

• Unencumbered RN license. Florida licensure expected by date of hire; with multi-state endorsement expected by date of hire.

• Five or more years of full-time academic teaching experience (online, hybrid, and/or classroom) at the baccalaureate level or above as demonstrated on CV.

• A consistent record of excellence in teaching and service to colleges and universities as demonstrated by teaching/course evaluations and CV.

Minimum Qualifications for Senior Lecturer:

• Earned doctorate in nursing or a health-related field from an accredited institution at the time of application.

• Graduate degree in nursing (master's degree in nursing if doctoral degree is not in nursing).

• Unencumbered RN license. Florida licensure expected by date of hire; with multi-state endorsement expected by date of hire.

• Five or more years of full-time academic teaching experience (online, hybrid, and/or classroom) at the baccalaureate level or above.

• A consistent record of excellence in teaching and service to colleges and universities as demonstrated by teaching/course evaluations and CV.

• 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 teachingcourses related to health assessment, pathophysiology, 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 should upload the following:

• A curriculum vitae.

• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and/or 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 at Kimberly.Scalise@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

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

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

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