Job description

Job Summary
The School of Nursing at Radford University invites applications for a Full-Time Special Purpose 9-month Instructor/Assistant Professor position at Radford University’s Radford, Virginia main campus location. Responsibilities include teaching, scholarship, and service with expectations of recent clinical practice. Medical-Surgical experience is required. Prior experience teaching Nursing in the classroom, the skills laboratory, the health assessment laboratory, online, and in clinical settings is desired. This position requires clinical teaching in addition to lecture responsibilities. Preference will be given to those applicants with the education, certification, extensive leadership and clinical experience, and the desire to teach in the classroom and in the clinical setting for the undergraduate programs.

The main Radford University campus is in Radford, Virginia, nestled in the New River Valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Radford University’s Roanoke location is 40 miles from main campus in the ‘Star City’ with beautiful mountain views and an urban vibe. Radford University is a student-focused institution offering more than 150 outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs preparing approximately 7,500 students to become successful and productive leaders in the community.

Registerednursing.org has again recognized Radford University’s nursing programs with the title of ”The Best in Virginia” for 2023 and in 2020. In U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best Colleges report, Radford is ranked No. 14 among Top Public Schools – Regional Universities South. In addition, the University was ranked among Best Colleges for Veterans – Regional Universities South (No. 19). 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

Physical Demands

Required Qualifications
Master of Science in Nursing. Unencumbered Virginia licensure eligibility. Experience in Medical/Surgical practice required.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to those with the education, leadership experience, certification and desire to teach subject matter determined by the SON to students in the Undergraduate program. Recent clinical experience desired. Prior experience in teaching Nursing in the classroom, online, in the skills laboratory, in the health assessment laboratory, and in clinical settings is desired.

Education
Master of Science in Nursing required.

Salary
Salary Commensurate With Experience

Posting Date
05/10/2023

Application Review Date
05/24/2023

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must provide a letter of application, current vita, and contact information including phone and email addresses for three (3) professional references. Successful candidates will be required to provide official transcripts. Candidates are expected to refrain from directly calling the School of Nursing. Potential applicants may contact Dr. Tara Chitwood (tmchitwood@radford.edu) for additional information or questions. Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Faculty employment conditions
Must have a criminal background check

Statement of Economic Interest is required
No

Required job related Licenses

Describe required job related licenses and/or certifications
Unencumbered Virginia licensure eligibility is required. Current CPR certification is required. If certified as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ), continued certification is expected. Driver’s license is required.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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