Instructor - Nursing

Department

Compensation

General Description/Primary Purpose:

The School of Nursing is seeking a 12-month, .50 FTE, non-tenure earning Instructor of Nursing. This position will report to Debra Harrison, Director, School of Nursing.

Job Functions

• Teach in areas of expertise (i.e. Psych Mental Health, Adult Health, Pediatrics, Community Health, Women’s Health and Obstetrics, Research, Leadership)

• Supervise students in clinical areas

• Participation in School committees

• Perform nursing and community service in areas of expertise

Anticipated Start Date:

The position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026.

Working Hours:

Varies

Supervision Exercised:

This is not a supervisory role.

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

Preferred Qualifications / Skills:

• Minimum of five years clinical experience as RN/APRN

Required Licensure:

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

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)

Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on February 15, 2026

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled

How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required documents.

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.