University of West Florida
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Our Mission
Our mission at UWF is to:
Provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate education,
Conduct teaching and research that services the body of knowledge, and
Contribute to the needs of professions and society.
Our Vision
A spirited community of learners, launching the next generation of big thinkers who will change the world.
military spouse recruitment and hiring
In compliance with Chapter 295, Florida Statute, the University of West Florida is committed to providing preference to United States veterans, their spouses, and family members eligible for preference with regard to hiring, promotion, and retention for preference eligible University Work Force positions. Positions that qualify for Veterans’ Preference will be denoted on the job posting. To search job postings and apply for open positions visit the university’s job site.
military caregiver policy
In compliance with Chapter 295, Florida Statute, the University of West Florida is committed to providing preference to United States veterans, their spouses, and family members eligible for preference with regard to hiring, promotion, and retention for preference eligible University Work Force positions. Positions that qualify for Veterans’ Preference will be denoted on the job posting. To search job postings and apply for open positions visit the university’s job site.
orientation training and onboarding
- New Employee Orientation
- New Employee Training
civilian credential support
We offer tuition assistance or other financial support toward the preparation, attainment, and/or maintaining of an academic or professional certificate, degree, or another civilian credentialMilitary Affiliated employees have access to a tuition waiver (6 free credit hours for them or dependents) and a Staff Senate Textbook scholarship, to assist with the cost of purchasing books (this is for employees only)
senior leadership
The President of UWF was a Military Spouse; Provost is the parent of an Active Duty Service Officer. We have retired military and veterans serving as Directors (MVRC, CEPS, Jazz Studies, and Music Theory) and Assistant Directors (TRIO, Student Retention) across the University.