Full Time Nursing Faculty

Fortis College; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis College in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Nursing Instructor to train the next generation of nurses. The faculty guide students through theory, lab, and clinical experiences, aligning teaching with accreditation standards and college policy.

The role emphasizes curriculum delivery, assessment, and ongoing professional development. Ideal candidates hold a Virginia RN license, a Master’s in Nursing, and prior higher-education teaching experience.

Qualifications

• A current, active, unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the state of Virginia or a multistate privilege to practice in Virginia.
• A master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Previous higher education/postsecondary teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and analytical skills.
• Excellent teaching and classroom management skills
• Functional abilities to carry out classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching responsibilities
• Competence in clinical skills in areas of teaching
• Competent in personal computer applications: word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email.
• Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screening, required immunizations, current CPR and HIPAA certifications.
• Provides annual documentation of continuing professional growth at the employee’s expense.

Responsibilities

• Faculty members are accountable to the Dean/Director of Nursing for implementing the approved curriculum.
• They provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge and practice the skills identified in course objectives using varied teaching methods.
• They plan learning activities to meet program outcomes based on standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• They participate in the program’s evaluation and continuous improvement process and engage in personal professional development.

Skills

RN license Virginia/multistate

Communication skills

Teaching and classroom mgmt

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

Fortis College in Norfolk, VA, has a current opening for a Nursing Instructor. Fortis is affiliated with Education Affiliates , a company with app roximately 50 post-secondary schools nationwide, with over 20 of these locations offering nursing programs. These s chools are known as Fortis College, Fortis Institute, Denver School of Nursing , and St. Paul’s School of Nursing. Our programs range from practical nursing to M SN degrees.

Position Description :

Nursing faculty are professionals with the education and practice skills to prepare the next generation of nurses . Faculty members are accountable to the Dean/Director of Nursing for the implementation of the approved curriculum based on the mission and philosophy of the nursing program and the College/Campus . They provide students with opportunities to acqu ire the knowledge and practice the skills iden tified in course obje ctives usi ng varied and appr opriate teaching met hods . They plan learning activities to meet program outcomes based on the standards set by policies, legal and other regulatory requirements, and acceptable practice . Faculty also part icipate in the program’s evaluation and continuous improvement process and engage in personal professional development.

Requirements:

• A current, active, unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the state of Virginia or a multistate privilege to practice in Virginia.
• A master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Previous higher education/postsecondary teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and analytical skills.
• Excellent teaching and classroom management skills
• Functional abilities to carry out classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching responsibilities
• Competence in clinical skills in areas of teaching
• Competent in personal computer applications: word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email.
• Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screening, required immunizations, current CPR and HIP A A certifications .
• Provides annual documentation of continuing professional growth at the employee’s expense.

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