• An earned doctorate in Nursing (preferred) or related field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of five years of experience in academic Nursing leadership at the level of Chair or above
• Minimum of five years of experience teaching at a university level
• Minimum of three year of professional experience in a clinical setting

• Increasing the number and diversity of nurses who graduate from Radford’s undergraduate and graduate programs;
• Developing nurse education programs across Southwest Virginia in collaboration with community colleges and health care providers;
• Providing vision for regional interprofessional community-based health care; and expanding research that supports the mission of the College and the University.

• Develop research infrastructure for the College
• Promote the scholarly agenda and work of the faculty
• Attract, retain and assist students within the College
• Promote a collegial work atmosphere that facilitates faculty and student achievement

• Represent the College to the University community and serve as a channel of communication on program, personnel and budget matters
• Serve as a collaborative member of the Academic Affairs Leadership Team, the Deans Council, and in partnership with the Provost to successfully meet the university’s mission and strategic goals
• Create and maintain good relations across the entire university community; and advocate for faculty needs within the bounds of University and College goals and objectives

• Coordinate in consultation with the College’s faculty, the College’s academic programs and physical facilities.
• Plan and administer the College’s budget.
• Coordinate and recommend hiring of faculty and staff.
• Evaluate faculty and staff with support from other personnel.
• Make faculty work assignments with support from other personnel.
• Supervise staff and part-time faculty with support from other personnel.
• Provide a supportive environment, within the limitations of available resources, for faculty professional activities and goals.

• Represent the College of Nursing to AACN, VACN, CCNE, BON and other external bodies.
• Oversee documentation and submission of all accreditation and program review requirements.
• Work with all external clinical partners on securing appropriate clinical learning environments.
• Oversee the Clinical Simulation Centers on the main campus and at RHEC, which serve multiple programs within Radford University and the greater healthcare community.

• Unencumbered RN license in Virginia;
• Excellence in education, professional and scholarly contributions, and service befitting a tenured Professor in the College of Nursing at Radford University;
• Experience in areas of curriculum and program development, student recruitment and retention, faculty recruitment and development, and/or fiscal management;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and administration; and
• Ability to take initiative and work independently and in teams to meet the objectives of academic initiatives

• Board certification in Nursing Education or other area of specialization
• An established record of securing externally funded grants
• Experience in offering education in multiple program delivery modes (traditional, hybrid, online)
• Experience in working with community and healthcare partners

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 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.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.