Department

Compensation

General Description

This is a 12-month, non-tenure earning, Instructor of Nursing position in the School of Nursing. Responsibilities include teaching in areas of expertise, supervising students in clinical areas, lab, and simulation, participating in school committees, and performing nursing and community service in areas of expertise.

Supervisor

This position reports to the School of Nursing Director.

Working Hours

Varies

Supervision Exercised

This is not a supervisory role.

Required Licensure

Unencumbered license as RN/APRN in Florida (or eligible for endorsement for Florida nursing license)

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing (MSN)
• Minimum of five years’ nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Recent clinical practice as RN/APRN
• Prior experience as academic or clinical nurse educator
• Prior experience in simulation

Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 2, 2027.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:

• Current curriculum vitae
• Cover letter

Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.

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 by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements: Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

• Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Hannah Falconer at h.falconer@unf.edu.

Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on 11/23/2026.

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.

About the Department: The School of Nursing offers a wide variety of programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our programs have a community-based, population-focused curriculum corresponding to changes in healthcare delivery trends. The curriculum helps students understand community environments as well as nurturing and building relationships with community agencies. For more information about the School of Nursing, visit: https://www.unf.edu/brooks/nursing/index.html

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.