Health Careers - Workforce Development Non-Credit Instructor- Adjunct (Nurse Aide)

Virginia Community Colleges; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College seeks an experienced Nurse Aide Instructor to lead a hands‑on CNA exam‑preparation course in its Workforce Solutions non‑credit program. This adjunct position offers flexibility across campus locations, with classes that may occur during days, evenings, or weekends.

The instructor will teach theoretical concepts, medical terminology, and basic nursing skills through lectures, labs, and clinical demonstrations to prepare students for CNA certification and future

Qualifications

• Demonstrated nursing competence and ability to design and deliver nursing education.
• Ability to align learning outcomes with course activities and assessments.
• Experience teaching CNAs or similar courses preferred.
• Active RN license with at least two years of nursing experience, including long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment that facilitates knowledge and skills development.
• Align activities with student learning outcomes and provide timely feedback.
• Deliver instruction in classroom, lab, and clinical settings with varied schedules.
• Occasional day, evening, or weekend class sessions as assigned.
• Hold office hours and support student success.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Curriculum design

Student assessment

Communication skills

Online teaching tools

Education

RN license

Tools

CANVAS

Learning Management System

Online teaching tools

Job description

Role Title

Role Code

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band UG

Position Number

Position Number 295A2484

Agency

Agency Tidewater Community College

Division

Division Tidewater Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Norfolk - 710

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $30-$100 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Varies

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College ( TCC ) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC . TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Tidewater Community College’s Workforce Solutions Department seeks an experienced Nurse Aide Instructor to lead a hands‑on Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA ) exam–preparation course. This position is an adjunct instructor position in the college’s non-credit program under Workforce Solutions. This program includes both continuing education for professional development and industry recognized credential attainment, which will be offered synchronously, at TCC campuses and other convenient locations throughout the community. The Nurse Aide instructor teaches and trains students in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings to prepare them for certification and careers as certified nursing assistants (CNAs). Nurse Aide instructors are responsible for teaching theoretical concepts, medical terminology, and basic nursing skills through lectures, multimedia presentations, and demonstrations.

The instructor must be responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in both a classroom or a synchronous on-line environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Instructors must be skilled in oral and written communication and must be able to work cooperatively with other staff members. Classes may meet on days, nights, or weekends.

Functional Responsibilities:

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 course assigned.

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

• Demonstrated competency in a relevant health care or professional services field.
• Ability to design and or implement lesson plans that align learning objectives with student outcomes.
• Ability to develop and adapt teaching and learning strategies to accommodate the diversity of community college students to promote acquisition and application of knowledge.
• Completion of the Train‑the‑Trainer course is required if the RN or LPN does not already have documented experience as an adult educator, per VABON requirements for Nurse Aide training.
• Excellent communication (orally and written) and organizational skills.
• Must hold an active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) license with a minimum of two years of nursing experience, including at least one year in long-term care.
• Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format.

Additional Considerations

• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
• Candidate should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.
• Advanced degree or related certifications

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

No

Posting Number

Posting Number ADJ_3587P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/08/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

Agency Website TCC.edu

Contact Name

Email

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

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/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses 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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