Certified Nurse Aide Adjunct Instructor

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 1,128,000 - 1,857,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Shore Community College seeks part-time faculty for Fall 2026. Adjunct instructors teach courses aligned to outcomes in classroom, Zoom, or online formats, with office hours each week.

The role emphasizes prompt feedback, timely assessments, and a strong nursing background.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with Virginia license (or multi-state license).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• One year of direct client care in geriatric long-term care.
• Minimum five years nursing experience, with at least one year in the previous five years in long-term care.
• Ability to obtain train-the-trainer certification and recertify every 3 years.
• Ability to communicate effectively electronically.

Responsibilities

• Create learning environments that facilitate knowledge and skill acquisition.
• Align activities with course learning outcomes and employ active learning strategies.
• Deliver instruction across in-person, Zoom, or online formats and provide timely feedback.
• Manage assessments, including early course evaluations and action plans as needed.
• Maintain office hours and engage students outside class as required.

Skills

Online teaching

Electronic communication

Student feedback

Time management

Education

RN license in VA

BSN

Tools

Canvas LMS

Zoom

Job description

Title: Certified Nurse Aide Adjunct Instructor

Agency: Eastern Shore Community College

Location: Accomack - 001

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $819-$1,348/per credit hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description

Eastern Shore Community College serves the residents of Accomack County and Northampton County as a two-year institution of higher learning. Operating under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Eastern Shore Community College Board, the college is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the two counties and the Eastern Shore Community College Foundation.

Eastern Shore Community College seeks applications for part-time faculty for Fall semester 2026.

The adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching courses to which he/she has specific training or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in either a classroom, remote via Zoom, or online environment to students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Engages students outside of class via office hours and provides thorough, timely, and effective feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes.

1. Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program. 2. Aligns course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement; employ appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and/or program learning outcomes; and provide students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner. 3. Deliver instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction; conduct meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first 15% of class; and analyze the previous semester’s evaluation of instruction and develop and implement appropriate action plans as necessary. 4. Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned. 5. Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each credit hour assigned.

*Please note: This wide salary range reflects the diverse faculty ranks within the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). Final salary determination and placement within this range are based on the candidate's academic credentials and occupational experience as evaluated via the VCCS-10 process.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must be a registered nurse who holds a current, unrestricted license in Virginia or a multistate licensure privilege.
2. Bachelor's of Science degree in Nursing .
3. One year of direct client care experience in geriatric long term care.
4. Requires minimum of 5 years of nursing experience. Specifically, one year of experience as a nurse within the previous 5 years and at least one year of experience in the provision of long-term care services (includes experience such as employment in a nurse aide program, employment or supervision of nursing students in a nursing facility or unit, geriatrics department, chronic care hospital, home care or other long-term care setting).
5. Ability to complete certification for train the trainer and a recertification every 3 years.
6. Ability to communicate effectively in an electronically format.

Additional Considerations

• Teaching experience at the college level or experience and/or 12 hours of coursework in pedagogy in teaching adult learners .
• Master's degree in Nursing or advanced nursing degrees.
• Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
• Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.