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POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Position Number:  127850 and 127920
Classification Title:  Assistant Professor of Professional/Clinical Practice
Working Title:  Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice in Nursing, Position 127850 & 127920

Department:  Nursing
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Salary Range:  Commensurate with experience
Pay Basis:  Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

The School of Nursing at the University of West Florida (UWF), Pensacola, Florida invites applications for two full-time, 12-month Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice positions (#127850 and #127920). We seek colleagues who are passionate about teaching the next generation of nurses in our rapidly growing onsite pre-licensure program. The salary for these in-person, non-tenure eligible positions will be commensurate with experience.

The Bachelors of Science (BSN) and Masters of Science (MSN) programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), reflecting our commitment to high standards in nursing education.

Primary responsibilities include:
• Primarily be assigned to the pre-licensure nursing program and will teach in the classroom, and clinical settings on the Pensacola campus and at local community partner locations.
• Use of technology in the classroom and online, and teaching students in a broad range of clinical settings that align with the faculty member’s expertise.
• This position may be assigned to teach in other School of Nursing programs as assigned or other areas the department needs direct.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned a doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DNP) in nursing from an accredited institution, or earned a doctorate (PhD, EdD) in a health-related field and a master’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
• Holds an unrestricted Florida license as a Registered Nurse or eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida.
• Three or more years work experience as a Registered Nurse in one of the following specialties: acute care, community health, or mental health nursing.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Qualifications for this position include:
• One or more years’ experience teaching pre-licensure students in the classroom and clinical setting.
• The ability to incorporate evidence-based teaching strategies for higher education into course delivery.
• Familiarity with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials
• Experience with curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Knowledge and understanding of the NCLEX test plan.

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:  

• This position requires a criminal background screening.
• This position requires licensure, certification, or other qualifications described in the Special Instructions.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  The position requires a criminal background check, a current unrestricted Florida license as a Registered Nurse or must be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida and meeting all clinical site requirements through the School of Nursing onboarding process.

Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

If one or more of your advanced degrees is awarded from an institution outside of the United States, UWF will require a credential evaluation and/or translation prior to onboarding. This credential evaluation should include original documents received directly from your institution so that the agency can evaluate and attest that your credential is equivalent to a similar degree earned at a US institution. If your credential is not in English, this evaluation should also include a translation to US English.

UWF does not endorse any particular approved agency; however, typically any current National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member agency is acceptable. You are advised to check with the agency first to make sure your educational background can be evaluated as some agencies do not evaluate all international degrees.

When necessary, these credential evaluations will be requested as part of the Offer Letter with instructions on where and to whom these documents should be submitted.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: 2
Work Hours:  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, varies based on course assignment
FTE:  1.0
Preferred Response Date:  September 8, 2026