Instructor, Special Purpose - Nursing

Instructor, Special Purpose - Nursing

Application Review Date: 6/29/2026

Campus

Location:

Roanoke

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.

• 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.

• Minimum qualifications are a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a Master’s 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.

• 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.

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

Contact Name:
Meagan Arthur

Phone:

Email: marthur4

• Months per Year: 12
• Statement of Economic Interest
  
  Required:
  
  No
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Work Classification:
  Teaching & Research Faculty
• Employee Classification:
  Instructor, 11/12 Month
• Department:
  Undergraduate Nursing Dept.
• Salary: $88,000-$96,000 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

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.

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.