Practical Nursing Education – Lead Program Instructor –Workforce Solutions

Virginia Community Colleges; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College is seeking a Lead Program Instructor for Nursing within Workforce Solutions in Suffolk. The role supports curriculum development, instructor coaching, and course management with flexibility for part-time hours.

The Lead Instructor will ensure VBON compliance, manage learning resources, and assist with clinical processes and exams, coordinating with faculty and the Program Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Hold an active, unrestricted RN or LPN license.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience with at least one year in a long-term care setting.
• Ability to support healthcare instructors through onboarding and curriculum adoption.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Coordinator with development, review, and alignment of healthcare course curriculum and materials.
• Serve as substitute instructor for healthcare courses within qualifications and approvals.
• Assist with scheduling Nursing courses and VBON exams as needed.
• Adhere to Tidewater Community College policies and Virginia Board of Nursing requirements.
• Coordinate student clinical processes and manage instructional documentation.

Education

RN license

LPN license

Job description

Practical Nursing Education – Lead Program Instructor –Workforce Solutions

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Practical Nursing Education – Lead Program Instructor –Workforce Solutions

Role Title

Role Title Trainer Instructor II

Role Code

Role Code 29112-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 04

Position Number

Position Number 295W0387

Agency

Agency Tidewater Community College

Division

Division Tidewater Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Suffolk - 800

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $39.25 per hour, part time

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category 6-Administrative Support

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 telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No

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

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No

Work Schedule

Thursday 10am-3pm

Weekends and evenings as needed
29 hrs., part time

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.
Position Summary:
The Lead Instructor will assist the Program Coordinator of Nursing for Workforce Solutions, with developing, planning, coordinating, and maintaining healthcare course curriculum. This position trains and supports instructors with content implementation, classroom management, documentation, and Virginia Board of Nursing compliance. The Lead Instructor may serve as a substitute instructor for healthcare courses when needed and supports administrative tasks related to the day-to-day operation of healthcare-related courses.
Functional Responsibilities:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
• Interact professionally with other employees and students.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Assist the Program Coordinator and faculty with the development, review, revision, and alignment of healthcare course curriculum, instructional materials, skills checklists, and related learning resources.
• Serve as a substitute instructor for healthcare courses within the incumbent’s qualifications, licensure, certification, and approved instructional assignments.
• Assist with scheduling of Nursing courses and VBON exams as needed
• Assist with student clinical process.
• Adhere to all Tidewater Community College and Virginia Board of Nursing policies, procedures, program requirements, and applicable regulatory standards
• Work independently while maintaining timely communication and coordination with the Program Coordinator, instructors, students, and relevant college offices.
• Assist with transporting, organizing, and tracking medical equipment and supplies needed for healthcare classes.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.

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

• Comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated ability to manage processes, procedures, projects, and multiple competing priorities in a healthcare instructional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support healthcare instructors through onboarding, coaching, communication of course expectations, and consistent implementation of approved curriculum and classroom procedures.
• Knowledge of training needs in the healthcare sector related to the local workforce.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to support the overall management of instruction by monitoring course readiness, instructor needs, classroom operations, student progression concerns, and instructional documentation.
• Ability to make oral and written presentations and to assist with the development of effective training programs and materials.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in a highly complex work environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Hold an active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse ( LPN ) license, plus a minimum of two years of nursing experience with at least one year in a long-term care setting.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

N/A

Posting Number

Posting Number WGE_3486P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/30/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/21/2026

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

Agency Website TCC.edu

Contact Name

Contact Name Lizette White

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Phone Number

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you willing to work at our location in Suffolk?

• Yes
• No

* Are you a Registered Nurse who holds a current unrestricted license in Virginia or a multistate licensure privilege?

• Yes
• No

* Do you currently hold a Licenses Practical Nurse (LPN) license?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have a minimum of two years of nursing experience with at least one year in a long-term care setting?

• Yes
• No