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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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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.

Open until filled.

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.

• 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 .

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Varies.

Regular

Negotiable

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

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