Nursing Faculty (Full-Time, 9-Month)

Blue Ridge Community College; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Community College in Augusta, Virginia, seeks a full-time, 9-month Nursing Faculty member to teach in the Associate Degree Nursing program. The position includes didactic, clinical, lab, and simulation instruction and requires engaging diverse students while upholding BRCC's mission and values.

The successful candidate will hold an MSN (or BSN with MSN enrollment), hold Virginia RN licensure, and have at least two years of direct patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or BSN with MSN enrollment.
• Current Virginia RN license or eligible for licensure.
• Minimum of two years of direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach nursing across lifespan in didactic, clinical, lab and simulation settings.
• Participate in scholarly engagement and professional development.
• Contribute to program accreditation and student success.
• Facilitate nursing demonstrations during interviews and assessments.

Skills

Teaching ability

online instruction

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Creativity

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

MSN enrollment in progress

Tools

LMS

Online teaching tools

Job description

Title: Nursing Faculty (Full-Time, 9-Month)

Agency: Blue Ridge Community College

Location: Augusta - 015

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: 61,860 - $84,265

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) is committed to accelerating opportunities through the power of education. Our success is rooted in a shared dedication to excellence, ethical behavior, empowerment, and a culture of care. BRCC has been consistently recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For, reflecting our supportive, inclusive, and mission driven workplace. By joining BRCC, you become part of a community focused on equipping students, alumni, and employees with the knowledge and experience needed to transform themselves, our community, and the world. If you are passionate about education and inspired by meaningful work, BRCC offers a place where your talents and values can thrive.

Blue Ridge Community College is seeking a full-time, 9-month Nursing Faculty. The two-year Associate Degree program is designed to prepare students educationally as contributing members of the health care team, rendering direct patient care as beginning practitioners of nursing in various health services facilities. The Associate Degree Nursing Program at BRCC is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing (VABON).

Blue Ridge Community College's Nursing Program consistently surpasses NCLEX pass rate benchmarks set by the VABON. This accomplishment reflects the commitment of its dedicated faculty, the strength of its curriculum, and the hard work and perseverance of its students.

If you are committed to developing the next generation of nurses with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to care for your community, then BRCC's nursing program is the place to be!

This position offers a schedule to enable a healthy work-life balance by being off during the summers and having time off during each semester's break and around the holidays.

This position includes instruction focusing on client care across the lifespan in a variety of settings. BRCC delivers a concept-based curriculum which offers faculty the opportunity to teach a variety of content. This position includes didactic, clinical, lab, and simulation instruction.

Blue Ridge Community College faculty are expected to participate in scholarly engagement, professional development which includes teaching pedagogy, institutional responsibility, and community service to both the campus and surrounding communities.

This is a full-time, 9-month, 24-pay, Teaching Faculty position with full state benefits. Full-time faculty positions come with generous holiday time, along with very competitive health benefits coverage (including dental and vision), disability coverage, retirement with the Virginia Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education, deferred compensation investment opportunities, educational assistance, access to the college's Recreation Center, and more!

Candidates selected for interview will need to facilitate a teaching demonstration as part of the interview process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN), or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree AND current enrollment in an MSN program
• Current license or a multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in Virginia as a registered nurse (or eligibility to obtain immediate licensure), unrestricted and undisciplined
• Minimum of two years of experience in direct patient care as a registered nurse
• Dedication to the community college mission
• Experience using a variety of computer software programs and ability to learn new ones, particularly related to online instruction
• Ability to teach students effectively and create lessons plans
• Passion for the field of Nursing and for teaching
• Ability to use creativity, innovation, and compassion to instruct and engage students
• Ability to teach a diverse student population

Additional Considerations

• Previous teaching experience
• Recent acute care experience in a hospital setting
• Use of instructional technologies