Current opportunities
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| Adjunct Instructor Pool - Business Writing | Pensacola - Main Campus | |
| To teach undergraduate courses in Business Communications/Business Writing. |
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| Adjunct instructor Pool - Department of History & Philosophy | Pensacola - Main Campus | |
| The UWF College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities Department of History and Philosophy is seeking qualified part-time adjunct instructors to teach various courses in history and philosophy.
The college is building a pool of adjuncts for teaching opportunities for upcoming semesters. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis. Your application will be reviewed by the appropriate academic department. |
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| Adjunct Instructor Pool - Department of Theatre | Pensacola - Main Campus | |
| The UWF College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities Department of Theatre is seeking qualified part-time adjunct instructors to teach various theatre courses. |
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| Adjunct Instructor Pool - Department of English | Pensacola - Main Campus | |
| The University of West Florida Department of English is seeking qualified part-time adjunct instructors to teach English Composition, Introduction to Literature, and Creative Writing.
The college is building a pool of adjuncts for teaching opportunities for upcoming semesters. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis. Your application will be reviewed by the appropriate academic department. |
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| Adjunct Instructor Pool (Legal Studies Program) | Pensacola - Main Campus | |
| The Legal Studies Program in the Department of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies at the University of West Florida is seeking qualified applicants for an adjunct position to teach various courses associated with legal studies. Opportunities could include face-to-face and/or online delivery options.
The college is building a pool of adjuncts for teaching opportunities for upcoming semesters. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis. |
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| Adjunct Instructor Pool - Department of Art & Design | Pensacola - Main Campus | |
| The UWF College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, Department of Art and Design is seeking qualified part-time adjunct instructors to teach studio and graphic art. |
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| Adjunct Instructor Pool - Department of Communication | Pensacola - Main Campus | |
| The UWF College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities Department of Communication is seeking qualified part-time adjunct instructors to teach basic communication courses. Instructors with experience in social media communication, writing within the communication professions, advertising, and visual/graphic design are particularly needed. |
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| Adjunct Instructor Pool (Department of Instructional Design and Technology | Pensacola - Main Campus | |
| The Department of Instructional Design and Technology at the University of West Florida is seeking qualified applicants to serve as adjunct faculty teaching fully online courses in Instructional Design, Distance Learning, Performance Improvement, and Current and Emerging Technologies at the Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral level.
The college is building a pool of adjuncts for teaching opportunities for upcoming semesters. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis. Your application will be reviewed by the appropriate academic department. |
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| Adjunct Instructor Pool Position for Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering (HMCSE) | Pensacola - Main Campus | |
| The University of West Florida's Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering (HMCSE) is seeking qualified part-time adjunct instructors to teach: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Earth and Environmental Science, Information Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management and Physics.
The college is building a pool of adjuncts for teaching opportunities for upcoming semesters. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis. Your application will be reviewed by the appropriate academic department. |
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| Chairperson 106000 | Pensacola - Main Campus | |
| The Department of Physics at the University of West Florida (UWF) in Pensacola, Florida, invites applications for a Department Chair position (Position # 106000), to begin August 2025. The Chair position is a full-time, 9-month tenured appointment with a summer supplement at the rank of associate professor or full professor, with a teaching load of two courses per semester (fall and spring). The ideal candidate will be an experienced faculty member with demonstrated leadership and administrative skills, an established record of scholarly research, and evidence of commitment to student success. The Department Chair is expected to provide leadership in shaping and growing the Department of Physics, which includes faculty and staff development, faculty mentoring, strategic planning, and student recruitment and success initiatives. The Chair will report to the Dean of the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering. The Department offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Physics, including a specialization in Engineering Physics. The Department also offers a B.A. in Physics Teaching as part of the UWF-TEACH programs.
The successful Chair candidate is expected to provide strong leadership, teach undergraduate physics courses, and maintain a productive research agenda incorporating undergraduate research mentorship and perform service duties that contribute to the success of the department and the mission of the university. Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Physics or an equivalent degree in a closely related discipline from an accredited institution with a strong commitment to teaching, academic research and service. We encourage applications from all research areas in Physics and Astronomy, with a strong preference to research in photonics. |
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| Assistant Professor 118930 | Pensacola - Main Campus | |
| The Department of Biology at the University of West Florida (UWF) in Pensacola, Florida, invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position (Position # 118930) at the Assistant Professor level, beginning in August 2025.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the start date of the appointment and a strong commitment to teaching, academic research, and service.
Our faculty are active teacher-scholars who value collaboration within and across disciplines. The department seeks applicants who will engage in student mentorship and innovative course design, and incorporating research-based curricula. We are particularly interested in candidates with a background in immunology, especially with research programs addressing fundamental immunological questions or biomedical applications.
The successful candidate is expected to teach a wide range of both undergraduate and graduate courses for the programs in the Department in the areas of biological sciences and the candidate’s discipline, establish an active research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students, mentor students and perform service activities that contribute to the success of Department and the mission of the University.
The Department of Biology at UWF also offers a dynamic academic environment with a focus on high-impact teaching and research practices. The department is dedicated to providing students with hands-on learning experiences and preparing them for careers in biomedical sciences, environmental science, and beyond. Faculty members are engaged in a wide range of research areas, from molecular and cellular biology to ecology and environmental science, and are committed to mentoring the next generation of scientists.
The Department of Biology at UWF provides access to facilities for working with various model organisms and cell culture. The department fosters a research environment that supports translational and interdisciplinary projects, with opportunities for collaboration through local and regional research institutions and partnerships with healthcare providers. A startup package is available to help establish the candidate's research program and support their early career development.
Primary Responsibilities:
Teaching three courses per semester, which may include undergraduate and graduate lecture and/or lab sections. Potential courses include, but are not limited to, Immunology, Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or other related courses in the faculty member’s discipline.
Establishing an active research program involving undergraduate and graduate students, supported by external funding.
Mentoring students in the department.
Performing service activities that contribute to the success of the Department and the mission of the university. |
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| Assistant Professor of Psychology 101310 | Pensacola - Main Campus | |
| The University of West Florida Department of Psychology invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2025. The position includes the following duties: 1) teaching courses at the undergraduate level, 2) establishing an active program of research involving undergraduate students, and 3) service to the department, college, university, and profession. The teaching load is 3:3 (three 3-credit courses per fall and spring semesters). While the area of specialization is open, preference will be given to candidates with expertise in Cognitive Neuroscience, Sensation & Perception, Biological Psychology, and/or Cognitive Psychology.
The successful candidate for the position will have completed a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited university and strong evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and research at the undergraduate level. Successful candidates will also demonstrate potential for success in pursuing extramural funding and the ability to supervise, mentor and involve students in research. This person will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in areas such as cognitive neuroscience (e.g., Brain, Behavior, & Experience), cognitive psychology (e.g. Memory & Cognition), sensation and perception, research methodology, and/or courses in their area of specialty. |
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| Instructor 129490 | Pensacola - Main Campus | |
| The Department of Biology at the University of West Florida (UWF) in Pensacola, Florida, invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Instructor position (Position # 129490), beginning August 2025. This appointment has an expected teaching load of four courses per semester (4/4), with the opportunity for additional summer teaching if desired.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the start date of the appointment and a strong commitment to teaching and service.
The successful candidate will primarily teach courses that fulfill the requirements for undergraduate and graduate degree students of marine biology. These courses may include, but are not limited to marine biology, marine ecophysiology, ichthyology, aquatic botany, marine invertebrate zoology, and related laboratory courses. The candidate will also perform service activities that contribute to the success of the Department and the mission of the University.
The Department of Biology at UWF offers a dynamic academic environment with a focus on high-impact teaching and research practices. The department is dedicated to providing students with hands-on learning experiences and preparing them for careers in biomedical sciences, environmental science, and beyond.
Responsibilities:
Teaching four courses per semester (4/4 load), including lecture and laboratory components.
Developing and delivering high-quality, engaging instructional materials that meet the needs of marine biology majors.
Mentoring students in the department.
Performing service activities that contribute to the success of the Department and the mission of the University, including curriculum development and assessment.
Engaging in professional development activities to stay current in the field and enhance teaching effectiveness. |
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| Adjunct Instructor Pool, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences | Pensacola - Main Campus | |
| The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences is seeking qualified part-time adjunct instructors to teach in the following fields: Medical Laboratory Sciences which may include Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Molecular, Immunology, and Immunohematology or lower-level prerequisite or non-MLS courses such as Clinical Genetics and Clinical Biochemistry or Fundamentals of Microbiology.
The college is building a pool of adjuncts for teaching opportunities for upcoming semesters. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis. Your application will be reviewed by the appropriate academic department. |
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| Adjunct Instructor Pool, Department of Public Health | Pensacola - Main Campus | |
| The Department of Public Health is seeking qualified part-time adjunct instructors to teach in the following domains: Public Health, Global Health, Health Disparities and Health Equity, Health Promotion, Applied Public Health Practice, Public Health Integrative Learning Experience, Monitoring and Evaluation in Public Health. Teaching courses covering some or all the following public health topics: Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Public Health Preparedness, Environmental Health, Health Policy and Administration Health Promotion and Education, Global Health Social and Behavioral Science. Successful candidates are expected to enrich courses by sharing theoretical and practical knowledge of the subject and encouraging direct application to the workplace within the field of public health. |
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| Department of Theatre - Musician Pool | Pensacola - Main Campus | |
| Performs music as part of one-time event for Theatre department -- to include rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances. |
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| OPS Learning Sciences Coordinator II | Pensacola - Main Campus | |
| Development and Management: Provide hands-on program management during analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post implementation phases of extended reality, simulation, and AI project initiatives. Oversee daily operations at the institute by maintaining regular communication with the institute Director/Faculty Lead. Coordinates the scheduling of the institute’s physical and virtual lab facilities. Responsibility for maintenance, updates, and general operation of all virtual reality equipment, simulation equipment, audio-visual equipment, platforms and licensing, and computers used in the institute. Manages all institute projects through the full life cycle.
Quality Assurance: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the institute processes and equipment. Act upon institute Director/Faculty Lead quality enhancement initiatives. Develop best practices and project development processes in a quickly changing and dynamic environment based on student, faculty, and university needs. Drive impact through high quality key institute initiatives and garner stakeholder adoption and support.
Collaboration and Partnerships: Collaborate with stakeholders including UWF SOE faculty and administration, ITS, CTLT, established vendors, and senior leadership, to ensure alignment between institute initiatives and organizational goals/mission. Establish partnerships with relevant vendors, educational organizations, and industry experts to stay informed about best practices and emerging technologies. |
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| Adjunct Instructor Pool, Department of Social Work | Pensacola - Main Campus | |
| The Department of Social Work at the University of West Florida is seeking qualified applicants to serve as adjunct faculty teaching fully online and face to face courses in Social Work at the Bachelors and Masters level.
The college is building a pool of adjuncts for teaching opportunities for upcoming semesters. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis. Your application will be reviewed by the appropriate academic department. |
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| OPS Research Assistant in CEDB | Pensacola - Main Campus | |
| Conduct research on discovery of metabolic diversity for biodegradation of organic compounds. Biodegradation studies involve studies of bacteria that degrade both synthetic and natural organic compounds. Other duties include ordering supplies, maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure proper operation, and contribute to publications. |
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| OPS Clerical - Administrative/Office Support | Pensacola - Main Campus | |
| This job posting is always open for the collection of applications for part-time or full-time temporary administrative office support positions to assist with filling vacancies that may arise in any department within the University of West Florida. |
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