Practical Nursing Full-Time Faculty – Night and Weekend Program (Restricted)

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) seeks a dynamic, full-time faculty member to deliver high-quality instruction for a new evening/weekend Practical Nursing cohort. This grant-funded position requires leadership, coordination, and compliance with Virginia Board of Nursing regulations.

Evening and weekend teaching will be required, with renewal contingent on funding. The selected candidate will participate in student admission, clinical placement, curriculum planning, and mentoring PN

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Active Virginia RN license with no restrictions (or ability to obtain).
• Minimum two years of full-time direct care experience.
• Commitment to the mission of community colleges and public service.
• Willingness to teach evenings and weekends, in person, online, or in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead instruction and coordinate the PN program for the evening/weekend cohort.
• Participate in student admission, clinical placement, and program planning.
• Mentor PN adjunct faculty and ensure compliance with Virginia Board of Nursing regulations.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and service on college committees.

Skills

Nursing education

Clinical instruction

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

Working Title Practical Nursing Full-Time Faculty – Night and Weekend Program (Restricted) Role Title 9 month-Associate Professor Role Code 01015-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 296G0028 Agency Virginia Highlands Community College Agency/Division Virginia Highlands Community College (Div) Work Location Washington - 191 Hiring Range $60,000-$80,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Full Time 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? No Work Schedule As required by the position. Evening and/or weekends will be required.

Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) is a member of the Virginia Community College System and is located in historic Abingdon, Virginia. VHCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges and serves the City of Bristol, Virginia; Washington County, Virginia; and the western portion of Smyth County, Virginia. The college offers comprehensive instruction to more than 3,000 students in occupational-technical areas, college transfer programs, continuing education, developmental education, general education and specialized regional and community service areas

VHCC seeks a dynamic, full-time faculty member to provide academic leadership and deliver high-quality instruction for a new evening/weekend cohort in the Practical Nursing program. This is a grant-funded, restricted faculty position. The Practical Nursing faculty member will be responsible for the instruction, coordination, organization, development and planning of the Practical Nursing Certificate Program as it relates to the new evening and weekend cohort. The selected candidate, therefore, must be able to work evenings and weekends. Because this position is provided by a grant, continued employment will be contingent upon continued funding.

The chosen candidate will participate in the selection and admission of PN students, the clinical placement and management of students, support and mentor PN nursing adjunct faculty, plan curriculum, and assure compliance with the Virginia Board of Nursing regulations. Other duties include student advising, working with external agencies and facilities, serving on committees, participating in professional activities, and program assessment.

Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution;
• Active, unexpired Commonwealth of Virginia licensure as a registered nurse with no restrictions (if current licensure is with another state or is not active, applicant must be able to obtain or renew licensure with the Commonwealth of Virginia);
• At least two (2) years of full-time, direct care experience;
• Understanding of and belief in the comprehensive mission of community colleges;
• Expressed willingness to teach in person, online, in a lab setting, or in a clinical during evenings and on weekends.

Rank and Salary

Rank and salary dependent on academic credentials and work experience. The salary range for this position is between $60,000-$80,000 annually.

Contract date January 1, 2027, Start date January 4, 2027

This position is grant‑funded with the possibility of renewal. Reappointment is contingent upon performance evaluations, institutional needs, and the availability of ongoing funding. This is not a remote position.

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

• Ability to meet the instruction standards for qualified Master’s prepared experienced registered nurse for teaching campus and clinical labs and didactic;
• Ability to teach assigned evening/weekend classes;
• Ability to teach in traditional, hybrid, and distance learning formats;
• Have knowledge of and be able to serve as a faculty advisor, conduct requisite office hours, and conduct student conferences;
• Ability to serve on assigned college committees and participate in curriculum development;
• Ability to participate in the accreditation process for the PN program.

Additional Considerations

• At least one-year direct care clinical experience in a long-term care setting;
• Experience teaching didactic and/or clinicals for a PN program;
• Previous academic experience teaching at a community college and/or career technical center associated with a healthcare program.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel Within service region to instructional/clinical sites primarily.

Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 10/19/2026. Job Close Date 11/02/2026. Agency website www.vhcc.edu. Contact Email [e-mail].

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

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

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