• Control: Public
  • Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities
  • Institution: 4-year
  • Enrollment: 10,000+

2024 Recognition Categories

  • Job Satisfaction & Support
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Professional Development
  • Mission & Pride
  • Supervisor/Department Chair Effectiveness
  • Confidence in Senior Leadership
  • Faculty & Staff Well-being
  • Shared Governance
  • Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

What makes your college a great place to work?

President's Statement

The University of West Florida is a fully engaged university recognized for the strength of our graduates, responsiveness to the needs of the state, and an unrelenting competitive spirit. UWF's nationally-competitive academic programs are taught by world-renowned professors. UWF provides a positive environment for our talented faculty and staff to excel in their careers and, in return, our employees are engaged in the success of our students and the University.

Employee Comment

The comradery of the faculty and staff I work with. The President's leadership. The campus culture. The sense of teamwork that is emulated by all. The campus setting, it is a great place to work!

Vital Statistics

    Staff

  • Fulltime Admin: 154
  • Fulltime Eps: 497
  • Fulltime Faculty: 326
  • Fulltime Non-Exempt Staff: 222
  • Adjunct Count: 292
    • Average Annual Salary

    • Faculty: $93,733
    • Administration: $125,788
    • Exempt Professional Staff: $61,520
    • Non-exempt Staff: $41,473
      • Voluntary Turnover Rate

      • Full-time Faculty: 6.70%
      • Full-time Staff (excluding Faculty): 12.10%
        • 12 Years Recognized
        • 6 Years Honor Roll

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