Assistant Professor Nursing

Roanoke, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Assistant Professor

Application Review Date:01/05/2026

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

This Nursing faculty positon is for the online RN-to-BSN track. 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
Engage students in an online environment and adapt teaching style for the adult learner with prior clinical experience;
Teach nursing concepts such as leadership and management evidence-based practice health policy clinical practicum and research;
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

Applicants must have either a doctoral degree in Nursing or a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a PhD or EdD in a related field an unencumbered Virginia RN license and at least five years of adult clinical experience.

Unencumbered Virginia RN License or eligibility is required. Current CPR certification.

Ability to participate in on-campus required activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior teaching experience in the classroom and/or clinical practice setting and experience teaching in online environment
Meaningful experience in health systems leadership
Evidence of active scholarly work in the past two years

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. Candidates are expected to refrain from calling the College of Nursing.

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 20 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:12

Statement of Economic Interest Required:No

FLSA Status:Exempt

Work Classification:Teaching & Research Faculty

Normal Work Schedule:

Employee Classification: Assistant Professor 12 Month

Department: RUC-Nursing College of

Salary:Commensurate with experience

Department Contact Name: Deidra Pennington

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.

Required Experience:

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