Faculty and Staff Opportunities 

Unleash your potential and join our team at the University of Central Florida College of Nursing, located on UCF’s Academic Health Sciences Campus in Lake Nona’s Medical City in Orlando, Florida.  

UCF’s College of Nursing is accredited and nationally ranked among the nation’s best nursing programs, most innovative schools, and nursing schools for NIH funding

Here you will find a culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration, dedicated to student success and ensuring a healthier future for all. 

Current Openings

Instructor or Lecturer, Department of Nursing Systems

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. Learn more and apply here.

Instructor or Lecturer, Department of Nursing Practice

The College of Nursing at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure earning Instructor or Lecturer position in the Department of Nursing Practice. The selected candidate will primarily teach clinical and didactic courses related to general and specialty nursing care across the lifespan. Learn more and apply here.

Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing Practice

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. Learn more and apply here.

Associate or Senior Lecturer, Department of Nursing Systems

The College of Nursing at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure earning faculty position in the Department of Nursing Systems at the rank of associate lecturer or senior lecturer. The selected candidate will primarily teach in the online RN-BSN program, and other online courses in our graduate programs, as qualified. Learn more and apply here.

Associate Professor or Professor

The College of Nursing at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applicants for multiple full-time, 9-month, tenured associate professor or professor positions. The positions will either be in the Department of Nursing Systems or the Department of Nursing Practice. Learn more and apply here.

Clinical Adjunct Instructors, Department of Nursing Practice

Adjunct faculty will teach clinical courses in Essentials of Nursing Practice, Nursing Care of Families, Nursing Care Adult I & II, and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan.

Location:
These positions are for the UCF Orlando or UCF Cocoa campuses. Applicants also must be 

available to teach face-to-face courses at one of our clinical partner sites. Clinical hours and schedules may vary based on the course and clinical site. 

 

Minimum Qualifications:  

  • Earned Master of Nursing degree from an accredited institution or Bachelor of Science in 
  • Nursing from an accredited institution with at least 18 successfully completed graduate 
  • level hours in nursing by date of hire. 
  • One year full-time clinical experience as a licensed RN. 
  • Florida residency and an RN license issued by the state of Florida required by the start date. 
  • Recent clinical nursing experience (within past 5 years). 
  • Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Earned doctorate in nursing or related field from an accredited institution by date of hire. 

 

To apply, submit a cover letter, a current CV, and the contact information for three (3) professional references via email here.

Nurse Preceptors

The College of Nursing at the University of Central Florida (UCF) seeks to increase its pool of nurse preceptors to mentor, supervise and guide future Knight nurses in clinical rotations. 
 
Currently seeking nurse preceptors in the following specialties, acute care nurse practitioners, such as hospitalists, emergency and intensive care, and primary care nurse practitioners in the areas of women’s health, pediatrics, family practice, internal medicine, specialty clinics and urgent care. 
 
UCF nurse preceptors are assigned vetted students, ensuring a fit for your organization, earn CE credits toward nurse practitioner board certification renewals, and earn credit hours for continuing education courses at state universities in Florida. 
 
Interested? Send an email here