Instructor​/Assistant Professor, Special Purpose - Nursing

Title: Instructor/Assistant Professor, Special Purpose

Application Review Date: 12/15/25

Campus

Location:

Roanoke

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Special purpose faculty positions provide special functions such as didactic instruction, clinical supervision, lab instruction, or internship supervision. Special purpose faculty hold continuing, full‑time appointments, subject to reappointment every 1‑3 years, without eligibility for tenure. Such appointments carry rank with opportunity for promotion and carry full benefits except during cases of certain leaves.

• 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 curriculum. Faculty shall provide evidence of education and experience necessary to indicate that they are competent to teach a given course.
• Develop and evaluate student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies within the framework of the controlling institution.
• 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 and teaching and program effectiveness.
• Document actions taken in faculty and committee meetings using a systematic plan of evaluation for total program review.

• Minimal qualifications are a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a Masters degree.
• Hold a current license or multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in Virginia as a registered nurse without any disciplinary action that currently restricts practice.
• Have had at least two (2) years of direct client care experience as a registered nurse prior to employment by the program.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Good understanding of educational principles and methodologies.
• Ability to demonstrate psychomotor skills effectively while explaining steps to learning.

• Preference will be given to those with the education, experience, certification and desire to teach in the prelicensure program.
• Recent clinical experience desired.
• Prior teaching experience in the classroom and clinical practice setting is preferred.
• MSN is preferred.

Applicants must provide a letter of application, current vita, unofficial transcripts, and contact information including phone and email addresses for three professional references in the online application. Successful candidates will be required to provide official transcripts.

Radford University is a comprehensive public university of over 7,800 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives. Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service and research programs. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful 211-acre American classical campus, Radford University offers students many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom.

The University offers 75 bachelor's degree programs in 47 disciplines and six certificates at the undergraduate level; 27 master's programs in 23 disciplines and five doctoral programs at the graduate level; and 21 post‑baccalaureate certificates and one post‑master's certificate. A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference, Radford University competes in 16 men's and women's varsity athletics.

With over 200 clubs and organizations, Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement, leadership development and community service. In addition to robust academic offerings and engaging student experiences on the main campus located in Radford, Virginia,…