Assistant Professor - Nursing

Title: Assistant Professor

Application Review Date: 01/05/2026

Campus

Location:

Roanoke

Work Authorization: Radford University requires applicants to be legally authorized to work in the United States. New H‑1B visa sponsorship will not be considered.

This Nursing faculty position is for the online RN‑to‑BSN track. 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.

• Engage students in an online environment and adapt teaching style for adult learners 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 of Radford University and the College of Nursing.
• Design, implement, teach, evaluate, and revise the undergraduate curriculum and provide evidence of education and experience necessary to indicate competency in teaching 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.
• Document actions taken in department and committee meetings using a systematic plan of evaluation for total program review.

• Doctoral degree in Nursing or a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a PhD or EdD in a related field.
• Unencumbered Virginia RN license and eligibility.
• At least five years of adult clinical experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to participate in on‑campus required activities.

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

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.

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.

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 /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.

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.