Nursing Faculty
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Application Process:
The below items must be submitted to be considered for this position:
A letter of interest addressing how the candidate's experience and credentials satisfy the required qualifications for this position;
Updated resume or CV;
A fully completed Commonwealth of Virginia employment application online through the Recruitment Management System;
Names of three professional references with current job titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers;
Complete and legible set of unofficial transcripts.
Documents verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States must be presented upon hire.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title Nursing Faculty
Role Title 9 month Faculty Grant Fund
Role Code 01036-SW
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band 00
Position Number 296G0028
Agency Virginia Highlands Community College
Agency/Division Virginia Highlands Community College (Div)
Work Location Washington
- 191
Hiring Range minimum $60,000 Rank and salary dependent on academic credentials and work experience
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Does this position have telework options?
- Telework options are subject to change based on business needs
- No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No
Work Schedule As required by the position
Sensitive Position No
Job Description Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) is a member of the Virginia Community College System and is located in historic Abingdon, Virginia. VHCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges and serves the City of Bristol, Virginia; Washington County, Virginia; and the western portion of Smyth County, Virginia. The college offers comprehensive instruction to more than 3,000 students in occupational-technical areas, college transfer programs, continuing education, developmental education, general education and specialized regional and community service areas
VHCC seeks a dynamic, full-time faculty member to join the Registered Nursing program as part of the School of Health Professions. The primary responsibility of a faculty member at VHCC is to provide quality instruction. VHCC faculty are expected to excel in teaching strategies, classroom and clinical management that fully engage students in a classroom, laboratory, or online platform, and engage students in individual related activities. VHCC faculty help students develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity to build stronger citizens within the community. All faculty must be available to teach day, evening, and weekend classes.
Full-time teaching faculty members are responsible for teaching courses offered in traditional, hybrid, and distance learning formats. Full-time 9-month faculty positions carry a normal teaching load of 12-15 credit hours and 15-20 contact hours per semester. Faculty members also serve as faculty advisors, serve on school/college committees, participate in curriculum development, and maintain currency in their discipline.
VHCC faculty are expected to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports in a timely manner; teach the courses using established texts; conduct requisite student conferences; hold required office hours; attend to assigned school and college duties; contribute to the development of the program of instruction; adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with college policies, procedures, and regulations; answer emails in a responsible manner; maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization; and advise students.
The successful candidate in this position will also serve as the liaison between VHCC and Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Qualifications:
Required:
Master's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution;
Active, unexpired Commonwealth of Virginia licensure as a registered nurse with no restrictions (if current licensure is with another state or is not active, applicant must be able to obtain or renew licensure with the Commonwealth of Virginia);
At least two (2) years of full-time, direct care experience;
Understanding of and belief in the comprehensive mission of community colleges;
Expressed willingness to teach in person, online, in a lab setting, or in a clinical during the day, evening, and on weekends as needed.
Rank and Salary:
Rank and salary dependent on academic credentials and work experience.
Position Available:
August 16, 2026. This is a full-time nine-month(Restricted Position) teaching position. Reappointment will be based on performance evaluations and institutional needs.
Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications Qualifications Required:
Ability to meet the instruction standards for qualified Master's prepared experienced registered nurse for teaching campus and clinical labs and didactic.
Ability to teach assigned evening, and/or weekend classes
Ability to teach various courses in the designated discipline/field of study (Health, Nurse Aide, and clinical settings).
Ability to teach in traditional, hybrid, and distance learning formats.
Have knowledge of and be able to serve as faculty advisors, conduct requisite office hours, and conduct student conferences
Ability to serve on assigned school/college committees and participate in curriculum development
Additional Considerations Preferred:
At least one-year direct care clinical experience in a long-term care setting;
Experience teaching didactic and/or clinicals for an ADN (Nursing) program;
Previous academic experience teaching at a community college and/or career technical center associated with a healthcare program.
Operation of a State Vehicle Yes
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel Will be required to travel as needed by the position.
