Assistant Professor - Nursing

Assistant Professor - Nursing

Application Review Date: 06/10/26

Campus

Location:

Roanoke

This position is for the online MSN and DNP Nursing Leadership/Administration tracks. Tenure-track faculty positions provide probationary appointments. Tenure-track faculty hold renewable, full-time appointments for one-year terms, subject to annual reappointment as described in the Teaching and Research (T&R) Faculty Handbook. Responsibilities include teaching, scholarship, and service with expectations of relevant clinical practice and nursing leadership/administration experience.

Principal functions of the faculty shall be to:

• Engage students in an online environment and adapt teaching style for the adult learner with prior clinical experience;
• Teach nursing concepts such as leadership and management, evidence-based practice, health policy, clinical practicum, and research;
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the mission, vision, core values, and objectives (program outcomes) of Radford University and the College of Nursing;
• Design, implement, teach, evaluate, and revise the graduate curriculum. Faculty shall provide evidence of education and experience necessary to indicate that they are competent to teach a given course;
• Participate in academic advisement and counseling of students in accordance with requirements of the Financial Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 USC § 1232g);
• Provide opportunities for and evidence of student evaluation of curriculum, teaching, and program effectiveness; and,
• Document actions taken in department and committee meetings using a systematic plan of evaluation for total program review.

Requirements include education, experience, certification, and a desire to teach Nursing Administration and Leadership online within the graduate program.

• A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Doctorate in Nursing or related discipline.
• Applicants must hold or be eligible for unencumbered licensure in Virginia.
• CPR required.
• If certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse, continued active certification is expected.

• Preference will be given to those with the education, experience, certification, and desire to teach nursing administration and leadership.
• Recent clinical and administrative experience desired.
• Prior teaching experience in the classroom, online, and clinical practice is preferred.

Cover Letter, CV, unofficial copy of transcript, Nursing License. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

• Grant Funded: No
• Restricted: No
• Eligible for Telework: No
• Months per Year: 12
• Statement of Economic Interest
  
  Required:
  
  No
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Work Classification: Teaching & Research Faculty
• Employee Classification: Assistant Professor, 12 Month
• Department: Graduate Nursing Department
• Salary: $95.000 - $110,000 (Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and scholarly activity)
• Department Contact Name: Marjorie Young
• Department Contact Phone:
• Department Contact Email: myoung
  67

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report.

The report and statistical data can be found online /police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.