Instructor, Department of Nursing Systems, College of Nursing

About the role

The College of Nursing at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for one full-time, 9-month, non-tenure earning faculty position in the Department of Nursing Systems at the rank of instructor. The selected candidate will teach in the online RN‑BSN program. The position will be located on the UCF Academic Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona and is expected to start Spring 2027 or Fall 2027. The appropriate rank (i.e., instructor, associate instructor, or senior instructor) will be determined based on the selected candidate’s credentials and prior experience. The selected candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues, actively participate in College of Nursing faculty governance, and remain actively involved in professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the online RN‑BSN program.
• Plan, organize, and deliver instruction that supports student learning and success.
• Support the College of Nursing mission and departmental efforts to advance excellence in teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with the department chair, program director, and faculty colleagues to plan, develop, and improve courses and curricula.
• Advise and mentor students and, as appropriate to rank, support adjunct faculty and early‑career faculty.
• Participate in department, college, and university service, including committee leadership as appropriate to rank.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications for Instructor

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

Minimum Qualifications for Associate Instructor

• 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 full‑time teaching experience (online, hybrid, and/or classroom) at the baccalaureate level.
• Demonstrated consistent record of excellence in teaching and service to colleges and universities.

Minimum Qualifications for Senior Instructor

• 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 full‑time teaching experience (online, hybrid, and/or classroom) at the baccalaureate level.
• 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

• Experience with virtual simulation applications.
• Experience teaching courses related to 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.

Benefits

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off