Associate Professor or Professor, College of Nursing

The Opportunity

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. The positions will be located on the UCF Academic Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona and are expected to begin in Fall 2026.

• A doctorate in Nursing from an accredited institution or a research doctorate in a related discipline from an accredited institution with an earned master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
• Unencumbered RN license. Florida licensure expected by date of hire, with an upgrade to multi‑status within the first semester of contract.
• A program of research and scholarly activity focused on artificial intelligence, 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, or big data analytics. Other research areas may also be considered.
• A sustained record of research and extramural funding commensurate with rank.
• Experience in mentoring doctoral students and early career faculty.
• A sustained publication record commensurate with rank.

• History of interdisciplinary research collaborations.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate education commensurate with rank.
• Experience in online course development and instruction.
• Record of service commensurate with rank.

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three professional references. 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.

Open until filled.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to Dr. Jacqueline Lamanna anna.

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.

College of Nursing (CON) – Academic Excellence

Varies

Regular

Negotiable

UCF is a smoke‑free campus and an E‑Verify employer.

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