Job Description

Teaching responsibilities include in-person lecture, skill laboratory instruction, and clinical teaching in acute care settings for undergraduate students. 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.

Required Qualifications

Earned doctoral degree in Nursing or a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a PhD or EdD in a related field. Candidates with significant progress toward the doctorate with a plan for completion may be considered but will be hired at the rank of instructor.

Every member of the nursing faculty shall:
• 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; and,
• have had at least five (5) years of direct client care experience as a registered nurse in the field of expertise prior to employment by the program.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in education at the university level preferred. See link in instructions to applicants for additional information.


Special Instructions to Applicants

Greenwood Asher & Associates LLC is assisting with the recruitment for this position. Applications and nominations will only be accepted on the Greenwood Asher & Associates website. For additional information and to apply, please click on the following link: https://www.greenwoodsearch.com/current-opportunities/assistant-professor-of-nursing-radford-university

Employment Conditions: Radford University is a comprehensive public university of over 7,800 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 bachelor's degree programs in 47 disciplines and six certificates at the undergraduate level; 27 master's programs in 23 disciplines and five doctoral programs at the graduate level; and 21 post-baccalaureate certificates and one post-master's certificate. A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference, Radford University competes in 16 men's and women's varsity athletics. With over 200 clubs and organizations, Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement, leadership development and community service. In 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 1,000 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.