InstructorAssistant Professor, Special Purpose Nursing

Roanoke, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Job Description

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 provideevidence of education and experience necessary to indicate that they are competent toteach a given course;
Develop and evaluate student admission progression retention and graduationpolicies within the framework of the controlling institution;
Participate in academic advisement and counseling of students in accordance withrequirements of the Financial Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 USC 1232g);
Provide opportunities for and evidence of student evaluation of curriculum andteaching and program effectiveness; and
Document actions taken in faculty and committee meetings using a systematic plan ofevaluation for total program review.

Required Qualifications

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.

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. MSN is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

Employment Conditions:Radford University is a comprehensive public university of over 7800 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 bachelors degree programs in 47 disciplines and six certificates at the undergraduate level; 27 masters programs in 23 disciplines and five doctoral programs at the graduate level; and 21 post-baccalaureate certificates and one post-masters certificate. A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference Radford University competes in 16 mens and womens varsity athletics. With over 200 clubs and organizations Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement leadership development and community addition to robust academic offerings and engaging student experiences on the main campus located in Radford Virginia Radford University also offers a clinical-based educational experience for more than 1000 students living and learning in Roanoke Virginia as part of Radford University Carilion a public-private partnership focused on the cutting-edge delivery of health sciences programming outreach and service.

Is this position Grant Funded:No

Is this position restricted:No

Is this position eligible for telework:No

Hours Per Week:

Months per Year:9

Statement of Economic Interest Required:No

FLSA Status:Exempt

Work Classification:Teaching & Research Faculty

Normal Work Schedule:

Employee Classification:Instructor/Assistant Professor

Department: Undergraduate Nursing Dept.

Salary:Commensurate with experience

Department Contact Name: Shannon Souther

Department Contact Phone:

Department Contact Email:

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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.

Clery Statement

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 universitys 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 at 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.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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

Criminal Background Check Statement

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.

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