Lecturer, Department of Nursing Systems, College of Nursing

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Nursing at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for multiple full-time, 9-month, non-tenure earning faculty positions as Lecturer in the Department of Nursing Systems. The selected candidates will teach nursing leadership and management courses, primarily in the online MSN-Leadership and Management program, the DNP-Executive programs, and other programs as assigned. The positions will be located on the UCF Academic Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona and are expected to start Fall 2027. The appropriate rank (lecturer, associate lecturer, or senior lecturer) will be determined based upon the selected candidates’ credentials and prior experience. The selected candidates will work collaboratively with colleagues, remain actively involved in professional organizations, and actively participate in College of Nursing faculty governance.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in nursing or a health-related field from an accredited institution at the time of application.
• Graduate degree in nursing (master’s degree in nursing if doctoral degree is not in nursing).
• Unencumbered RN license. Florida licensure expected by date of hire; with multi-state endorsement expected by date of hire.
• Documented teaching experience (online, hybrid, and/or classroom) in an academic setting.
• Five or more years of full-time academic teaching experience (online, hybrid, and/or classroom) at the baccalaureate level or above as demonstrated on CV.
• A consistent record of excellence in teaching and service to colleges and universities as demonstrated by teaching/course evaluations and CV.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in nursing leadership, including healthcare finance, quality improvement, patient safety, and systems leadership.
• Demonstrated experience designing courses and curricula.
• Certification or formal preparation in online education quality standards, such as Quality Matters or the Online Learning Consortium.
• Experience using virtual simulation applications in teaching or learning.
• Experience teaching online courses in leadership, informatics or AI, population health management, financial management, ethics and professional behavior, or organizational dynamics.
• Certification in nursing leadership, such as NE-BC, NEA-BC, CNML, or CENP.
• Demonstrated scholarship, such as publications or national presentations.
• Active participation in professional organizations related to nursing leadership, nursing management, or executive health leadership.
• Formal training or experience in leadership coaching, executive coaching, or mentorship programs that support leadership development in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach online courses in the MSN -Leadership and Management Program, DNP -Executive Program, and other graduate or undergraduate courses as assigned and qualified.
• 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 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree