Vocational Nursing Instructor: Shape Future Clinicians

Victoria College; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Victoria College invites applicants for a full-time Vocational Nursing Instructor to begin in Fall 2026. This twelve-month role includes classroom and clinical teaching within an integrated nursing program and ongoing evaluation of student performance.

The instructor will contribute to curriculum development, participate in committee work, and advise students while upholding FERPA guidelines and professional standards. Benefits eligible position.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current Texas RN license (unencumbered) required.
• Three years of nursing clinical experience preferred.
• Experience with online course development desirable.
• Knowledge of FERPA and student records confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Teach in classroom and clinical settings as part of an integrated nursing curriculum.
• Assist in curriculum evaluation and revision processes.
• Participate in committee work, advising and counseling of students.
• Engage in recruitment and retention activities for nursing students.
• Attend meetings at other VC campuses as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum development

Clinical instruction

Student supervision

FERPA compliance

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Online course development

Job description

The Allied Health Department is recruiting for one full time Vocational Nursing Instructor to begin in the Fall 2026 semester. This twelve-month position is responsible for classroom and clinical instruction and evaluation in an integrated curriculum.

This position is benefits eligible. For more information on Victoria College's excellent benefits package, click the benefits tab.

About Our Institution
Victoria College (VC) is a vital public community college located in Victoria, Texas and has been a respected community partner in the Crossroads region since 1925 and continues to offer quality, affordable educational opportunities to help our students achieve their dreams. VC offers a variety of high-quality associate's degrees and transfer programs, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. The college fosters a close-knit community, serving approximately 8,200 students across diverse backgrounds and learning styles, including full-time, part-time, online, veterans, and adult learners. VC features five academic divisions:

1. Academic Support & Student Success
2. Allied Health
3. Career & Technical Education
4. Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
5. Science, Mathematics, Engineering, & Physical Education

Additionally, VC offers various programs through the Academy of Lifelong Learning, catering to the educational needs of the community.

Living in the Area
Victoria, a charming city with a population of around 67,000, provides a welcoming and affordable environment. Residents enjoy a variety of benefits, including diverse culinary experiences, a rich cultural scene with museums and art galleries, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Victoria boasts over 50 parks and green spaces, including Riverside Park and Spring Creek Greenway, offering scenic walking and biking trails. The city is well-connected with regional transportation networks, including Victoria Regional Airport and multiple bus services. Victoria's cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for students and families alike.

1. Team classroom teaching, supervising students in clinical practice settings and instructional labs;
2. Assisting in curriculum evaluation and revision;
3. Committee work, advising and counseling students;
4. Sharing ongoing efforts to recruit and retain students;
5. Attend meetings at other VC campuses;
6. Other duties as necessary.
7. This position will access student records at times and will follow all FERPA guidelines.

• Requires an Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution; Bachelors' Degree preferred.
• Current unencumbered Texas Registered Professional Nursing license required.
• A minimum of three years of nursing clinical experience required, preferably in adult medical-surgical nursing and pediatric and/or maternity nursing.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn advanced computer skills.
• On-line course development experience or willingness to learn.
• Discretionary judgment regarding confidential information.
• Ability to accomplish basic business tasks, meet deadlines, and ability to learn and interpretpolicies and procedures.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with diverse groups.

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle controls, key pads, etc.
• Will be required to sit and reach with hands and arms
• Will be required to stand and walk for a minimum of 6-8 hours during clinical or nursing lab (may include up to a consecutive 12 hour shift)
• Requires some stooping, lifting and moving during patient clinical demonstrations
• The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 15-20 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, some color vision, and the ability to adjust focus from documents to computer screen.
• Hearing of light to moderate sound is required by this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.