Assistant Professor - Nursing

Title: Assistant Professor - Nursing

Application Review Date: 03/15/26

Campus Location: Roanoke

Work Authorization: Radford University employs individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants requiring new H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered.

Job Description

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.

The principal functions of the faculty shall be to

• 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 undergraduate curriculum. Faculty
shall provide evidence of education and experience necessary to indicate that they are
competent to teach a given course;

• Develop and evaluate undergraduate 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, teaching,
and program effectiveness; and,

• Document actions taken in department and committee meetings using a systematic
plan of evaluation for total program review

Required Qualifications

• Minimal qualifications are a doctorate in nursing or a MSN with a doctoral degree in a related field.

• Significant progress toward the doctorate with a plan for completion may be considered.

• Recent clinical experience in field of expertise.

• Experience in education at the university level preferred.

• 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; and,

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vita and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate.

Employment Conditions: 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…