Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, College of Nursing

University of Central Florida
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time
United States, Florida, Orlando
Dec 18, 2024
Unleash Your Potential With Us As a next-generation public research institution, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world's most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you become an integral part of our mission to become a university for the future. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. The Opportunity The College of Nursing at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applicants for multiple full-time, 9-month, tenure-earning assistant professor, or tenured associate professor, or professor positions. The positions are anticipated to be located on the UCF Orlando main campus. The positions will be in either the Department of Nursing Systems or the Department of Nursing Practice and are expected to begin in Fall 2024. Minimum Qualifications: Assistant Professor 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, or big data analytics. Other research areas may also be considered. Associate Professor or Professor: 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. A program of 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, or big data analytics. Other research areas may also be considered. A sustained record of research and extramural funding commensurate with rank. A sustained publication record commensurate with rank. To be eligible for appointment as a tenured associate professor or professor upon hire, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with rank. Preferred Qualifications: Assistant Professor Record of research and extramural funding commensurate with rank. Publication record commensurate with rank. Record of teaching and service commensurate with rank. Experience in online course instruction. Associate Professor or Professor Experience in mentoring doctoral students and early career faculty. 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. Additional Application Materials Required: Application materials need to be submitted to Myers McRea Executive Search and Consulting athttps://www.myersmcrae.com/current-opportunities.cms. Additional information will be requested upon receipt of application. Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Jennifer Barfield, Executive Vice President and Consultant at jenniferbarfield@myersmcrae.com. Special Instructions to the Applicants: 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. Job Close Date: Open until filled. Note to applicants: 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. Are Benefits Important to You? Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers: Benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program. Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays. Retirement savings options. Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando area attractions. Education assistance. Flexible work environment. And more...For more benefits information, go to 'Prospective Employees' on the UCF Human Resources website (https://hr.ucf.edu/). Who Are We? Founded in 1963 to fuel the region's talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It's one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation's top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more. The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins. Additional Requirements related to Research Positions 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 higher education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela. The additional screening requirements only apply to employment in research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty positions (including employed visiting positions), graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral scholar positions, and undergraduate positions. Department College of Nursing (CON) - Academic Excellence Work Schedule Varies Type of Appointment Regular Expected Salary Negotiable Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President's Statement. The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.