Assistant Professor, Nursing Practice

The Opportunity

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

Minimum Qualifications :

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.

Preferred Qualifications :

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.

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 teaching experience / interest.

NOTE : Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. 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. Jacqueline Lamanna, Jacqueline.Lamanna@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants :

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas, such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now and in the future.

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

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.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.