Practical Nursing Education Program Instructor

Tidewater Community College; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Beazley School of Nursing

Job summary

Tidewater Community College in Virginia Beach is seeking a part-time Practical Nursing Education Program Instructor to provide instruction, supervision, and evaluation of students in clinical and lab settings.

The role requires an Associate degree in nursing, an active RN license in Virginia, at least five years of clinical nursing experience, and familiarity with the nursing curriculum; teaching experience and technology skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license to practice nursing in Virginia.
• Minimum of five years of full-time clinical nursing experience.
• Medical/Surgical nursing experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred (not required).
• Strong knowledge of nursing curriculum and clinical objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, supervision, and evaluation of student performance in clinical and lab settings.
• Supervise and evaluate groups of students in hospital or health care settings.
• Understand course objectives and nursing curriculum.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with clinical sites, faculty, and staff.
• Work may occur during day, evening, or weekend sessions as assigned.
• Maintain student records and sign off clinical hours.
• Communicate with students regularly for academic feedback.
• Complete clinical paperwork accurately.

Skills

RN license

Clinical nursing

Teaching ability

Teaching strategies

Education

Associates degree in Nursing

Job description

Title: Practical Nursing Education Program Instructor

Agency: Tidewater Community College

Location: Virginia Beach - 810

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $36.05 per hour- $39.75 based on experience

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

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 is seeking part-time Practical Nursing Education Program Instructors for the College’s Beazley School of Nursing.

Functional Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, supervision, and evaluation of student’s performance in clinical and lab settings.
• Supervise and evaluate groups of students (usually 6-10 students) in hospital or health care settings.
• Understand the objectives of the assigned course and be familiar with the nursing curriculum.
• Maintain a collaborative and positive relationship with the clinical site, other faculty, and staff.
• Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening, and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
• Maintain student records, including accurate clinical hours, and sign off at the end of each clinical day.
• Meet and communicate with students on a regular basis to provide academic feedback.
• Accurately complete clinical paperwork.
• Participate in all mandatory trainings, and/or meetings required before and during the semester, to include site‑specific orientation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Appropriate level of education (required): Associates degree within nursing from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Holds a current, unencumbered license as a registered nurse or multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in Virginia.
• A minimum of five (5) years recent full‑time, clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• Medical/Surgical nursing experience is required.

The qualifications for this wage position (education and years of experience) are aligned with the requirements of the Virginia Board of Nursing for instructors.

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor degree within nursing from a regionally accredited college or university, preferred
• Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
• Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.