9-Month Nursing Faculty (Evening and weekend program)
Job description
The faculty, staff, and stakeholders of Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) enjoy the privilege of serving the citizens of the commonwealth who reside in Washington County, western Smyth County, and the city of Bristol, VA. One of 23 institutions in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), VHCC is a beacon for educational opportunities, in view of Mt. Rogers and Whitetop Mountain at Exit 14 on Interstate 81 in Abingdon, VA. With a robust 54-year heritage, VHCC serves students in the service region through a Workforce Development Division, a Professional and Technical Studies Division, an Arts and Sciences Division, and a Nursing Division. VHCC awards credentials and continuing education courses as well as Associate of Applied Science degrees, Associate of Arts and Sciences degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates.
The Associate Degree Nursing program at Virginia Highlands Community College located in Abingdon, Virginia is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing, (Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233-1463, (804) 367-4515, website:
Responsibilities:
- Teach as assigned Medical/Surgical, Pediatric, Obstetrical, Psychiatric Nursing and/or Fundamentals in clinical and/or in the classroom, during the day, evening and/or weekends
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, staff and other stakeholders important to the college
- Assist, advise, and mentor students regarding nursing pathway plan and/or applicable course content, skills, post-test review, and other resources focusing on student retention
- Collaborate with VHCC nursing faculty implementing concept-based curriculum
- Integrate technology with teaching and managing courses in person or online including Canvas, Zoom, classroom equipment, and computer software
- Maintain ten office hours per week
- Establish and assess student outcomes and participate in institutional effectiveness initiatives to include assessment and program reviews
- Participate in activities including but not limited to: accreditation activities, institutional effectiveness activities, serve on college committees, club sponsorship, student recruitment, course and program evaluation, community service, and mentoring new and part-time faculty
- Maintain currency in their teaching discipline and in trends in community college education
- Perform other such duties as may be deemed appropriate
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.
- Master’s degree in Nursing or currently enrolled in MSN program
- Must be licensed in the state of VA in good standing or compact state
- Two years recent, related clinical experience
- Candidate must be proficient in oral and written communication in the English language
- Understanding of and belief in the comprehensive mission of community colleges
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, staff and other stakeholders important to the college
- Ability to teach in person, online, in a laboratory setting and clinicals during the day and evening, on weekdays and weekends
Successful teaching experience at the community college level
- A letter of interest addressing qualifications for position, view of the community college administrator role and professional aspirations
- Resume
- A FULLY completed Commonwealth of Virginia employment application online through the Recruitment Management System at
- Names of three professional references with current addresses and telephone numbers
- Complete and legible set of unofficial transcripts
If your transcripts are on file at VHCC as a current or former employee or if you need assistance, it is the applicant’s sole responsibility to contact the Human Resources Department by calling 276-739-2425 or emailing tvanburen@vhcc.eduto request your transcripts be added to your application packet.
Official transcripts are required before a contract will be issued. The job announcement may be accessed at
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position,
Documents verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States must be presented upon hire.
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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