Assistant Professor, College of Nursing

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The College of Nursing at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applicants for multiple full-time, 9-month, tenure-earning assistant professor positions. The positions will either be in the Department of Nursing Systems or the Department of Nursing Practice. The positions will be located on the UCF Academic Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona and are expected to begin in Fall 2026.

Requirements

• A doctorate in Nursing from an accredited institution by the date of hire, or a research doctorate in a related discipline from an accredited institution with an earned master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution, by date of hire.
• Unencumbered RN license.
• Florida licensure expected by date of hire, with an upgrade to multi-status within the first semester of contract.
• Research and scholarly activity focused on simulation and immersive technology, environment/climate change, healthy aging, vulnerable populations, mental health, population health, quality, safety and patient outcomes, healthcare for emerging space industry, informatics/artificial intelligence, or big data analytics. Other research areas may also be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Record of research and extramural funding commensurate with rank.
• Publication record commensurate with rank.
• Record of teaching and service commensurate with rank.
• Experience in-person and/or online course instruction.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree