Practical Nursing Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 1,092,000 - 1,761,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, VA is seeking a part-time Practical Nursing Adjunct Faculty to support the college's Practical Nursing Program. The position involves teaching courses on a per-course, per-semester basis and maintaining currency in nursing education.

Adjunct faculty are appointed on a course-by-course basis, with review of applications ongoing as openings occur. The successful candidate will have an RN license, CPR certification, and strong communication skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Current RN license required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Minimum of two years nursing-related experience.
• Strong written and oral communication; capable with instructional technology.

Skills

Communication skills

CPR certification

RN license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Title: Practical Nursing Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

Agency: Virginia Western Community College

Location: Roanoke (City) - 770

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $793 - $1278/credit hour; Faculty rank determined when credentialed

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Job Description:

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.

Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.

Virginia Western, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for part-time, Adjunct Faculty for our Practical Nursing Program in the School of Health Professions.

Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Faculty are expected to maintain currency in their teaching disciplines and in trends in community college education.

Applications will be received and considered on a continuous basis, as openings occur. Review of applications will begin when a need arises and will continue until needed positions are filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• A current Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• A minimum of two years of related nursing occupational experience.
• The successful candidate will possess strong written and oral communication skills, up-to-date computer skills to support instructional activities, as well as the ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Considerations:

• Previous teaching experience in a Practical Nursing Program, or other nursing program, and experience using instructional technology are desired.
• Experience teaching in a college setting.