Instructor, Special Purpose - Nursing

Title:

Instructor, Special Purpose - Nursing

Application Review Date: 6/29/2026

Campus

Location:

Roanoke

Job Description

Radford University's College of Nursing invites applicants for a faculty position within our Department of Undergraduate Nursing. The Department of Undergraduate Nursing at Radford University prepares students for dynamic healthcare careers through evidence-based education and hands-on clinical experiences.

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.

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 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; and,

* Document actions taken in faculty and committee meetings using a systematic plan of evaluation for total program review.

Required Qualifications

* Minimal qualifications are a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a Masters degree in Nursing

* 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 five (5) 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…