Title: Instructor/Assistant Professor, Special Purpose

Application Review Date: Immediately/On-going

Work Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Radford University invites applications for a Full Time Special Purpose 9-month faculty position in the College of Nursing at the Radford Higher Education Center location. Teaching responsibilities include in-person lecture, skill laboratory instruction, and clinical teaching in acute care settings for undergraduate students. Preference will be given to those applicants with prior in-person teaching experience and those with recent clinical experience.

Radford University is a student-focused institution offering 76 bachelor’s degree programs in 47 disciplines, two associate degrees, and six certificates at the undergraduate level; 28 master’s programs in 23 disciplines and six doctoral programs at the graduate level; and 17 post-baccalaureate certificates and one post-master’s certificate preparing approximately 7,500 students to become successful and productive leaders in the community. The main Radford University campus is nestled in the New River Valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains, 40 miles from Roanoke. Radford University Carilion is located in Roanoke, VA, the Star City.

Radford University continues to be recognized for the strength of its academic programs, the success of its sustainability efforts, and dedication to excellence. In 2022, the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education elevated Radford University to the Doctoral/Professional classification due to the increased number of doctoral degrees awarded. Radford University was recently recognized among the top National Universities by the U. S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Colleges report. In addition, Radford University was recognized as one of the “Best Regional Universities in the Southeast” by the Princeton Review in 2023. Radford University was also recognized as one of the Best Colleges of Public Distinction for 2022-2023.

Registerednursing.org has again recognized Radford University’s nursing programs with the title of ”The Best in Virginia” for 2023. U.S. News & World Report also recognized Radford’s School of Nursing as one of the “Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice” in 2020. Radford prides itself on its strong commitment to teaching and research. Please visit the Radford website at http://www.radford.edu

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), an unencumbered Virginia RN license, and at least five years of acute care clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience in the classroom and clinical practice setting
• Current clinical practice
• A doctorate in Nursing or a related discipline is preferred (DNP, PhD, or EdD)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must provide a letter of application, current vita, 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 School of Nursing. Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Months per Year: 9

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Teaching & Research Faculty

Employee Classification: Assistant Professor

Department: RUC-Nursing, College of

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Department Contact Name: Dr. Meagan Arthur

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-7700

Department Contact Email: marthur4@radford.edu 

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 university’s 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 Radford.edu/police. 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.