Instructor, Associate's Degree Nursing (ADN)

NC Community Colleges; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

College of The Albemarle seeks an experienced Associate Degree Nursing Instructor to join our nursing faculty. This full-time, nine-month position educates and mentors future healthcare professionals through classroom instruction, clinical experiences, and simulations.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, clinical judgment, and professional accountability, with assignments that may include daytime, evening, or weekend shifts across COA sites in northeastern North Carolina.

Qualifications

• MSN from a regionally accredited college or university.
• OR BSN and enrollment in an MSN program.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in NC (or VA for supervision in VA).
• Two calendar years of full-time clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing instruction in classroom, laboratory, clinical, and online environments.
• Supervise students during clinical rotations and promote safe, evidence-based care.
• Develop engaging learning activities, lab exercises, and simulations.
• Evaluate student performance and provide actionable feedback.
• Collaborate with faculty, healthcare partners, and leadership to maintain quality.
• Participate in curriculum development, accreditation, advising, and program assessment.
• Support recruitment, retention, progression, and graduation efforts.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical nursing exp

Teaching aptitude

Education

MSN (regionally accredited)

BSN + MSN enrollment

Job description

Instructor, Associate's Degree Nursing (ADN)

College of The Albemarle

Job Location

Job Location and Work Environment

The Associate Degree Nursing Instructor position is based at College of The Albemarle (COA) in northeastern North Carolina. Faculty assignments may include instruction at the College’s Elizabeth City New Regional Health Sciences Building!

Additionally, teaching responsibilities may involve classroom instruction, nursing laboratories, clinical rotations, simulation activities, and online learning environments. Clinical assignments may take place at affiliated hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout the College’s service area.

Depending on program needs, faculty may be assigned daytime, evening, or weekend schedules. Therefore, flexibility and limited travel between College locations and clinical partners are required.

This position provides an opportunity to support nursing education, student success, and healthcare workforce development throughout northeastern North Carolina.

Job Category

Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Application Period

Opens:

Closes: 12/31/2026

Employment Type

Full Time Faculty

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from a regionally accredited college or university;

OR

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited college or university and current enrollment in a regionally accredited Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program.

Licensure

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina, or Virginia if assigned to supervise students at a clinical affiliation in Virginia.

Professional Experience

At least two calendar years of full-time clinical nursing experience as a registered nurse, or the equivalent.

Position Description

Associate Degree Nursing Instructor

College of The Albemarle (COA) is seeking a dedicated Associate Degree Nursing Instructor to join our nursing faculty. This full-time, nine-month position offers an opportunity for experienced registered nurses to educate and mentor future healthcare professionals.

Through classroom instruction, clinical experiences, and hands‑on simulation, instructors help students develop essential nursing skills. Additionally, they promote critical thinking, clinical judgment, and professional accountability. As a result, students gain the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in nursing careers.

Associate Degree Nursing Instructor Responsibilities

The Associate Degree Nursing Instructor delivers high-quality, student-centered education. Furthermore, this position supports student achievement, clinical competency, and continuous program improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

Plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing instruction in classroom, laboratory, clinical, and online environments.

Supervise nursing students during clinical rotations while promoting safe, evidence-based patient care.

Develop engaging learning activities, laboratory exercises, and simulation experiences.

Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback to improve learning outcomes.

Collaborate with nursing faculty, healthcare partners, and program leadership to maintain instructional quality.

Participate in curriculum development, accreditation activities, student advising, and program assessment.

Support student recruitment, retention, academic progression, and graduation.

Additionally, instructors help maintain a safe and supportive learning environment. They also incorporate current nursing practices and instructional technologies into their teaching.

Qualifications for the Associate Degree Nursing Instructor Position

Qualified applicants must possess a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from a regionally accredited institution. Alternatively, applicants may qualify with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and current enrollment in a regionally accredited MSN program.

Candidates must also hold a current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in North Carolina. A Virginia license is acceptable when assigned to supervise clinical students in Virginia.

Furthermore, applicants must have at least two years of full-time clinical nursing experience or the equivalent.

Why Join College of The Albemarle?

As an Associate Degree Nursing Instructor , you will help prepare skilled, compassionate, and knowledgeable nursing professionals. Moreover, you will contribute to student success and regional healthcare workforce development.

COA values innovative teaching, professional growth, and collaborative learning. Therefore, this position offers an opportunity to combine clinical expertise with a passion for nursing education.

This nine-month faculty position provides compensation commensurate with education and experience. Additionally, eligible candidates may qualify for a market premium of up to 10% above the established base salary.

To be considered, applicants must complete the online employment application in its entirety and upload unofficial transcripts from all applicable regionally accredited colleges or universities. Additionally, applicants should ensure their application accurately reflects their education, nursing licensure, clinical experience, and relevant qualifications.

Official transcripts and additional credentialing documentation will be required prior to employment.

This position is designated as a critical-fill vacancy. Therefore, applications will be reviewed as they are received. The College reserves the right to close the posting early upon identification of a qualified candidate.