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Posting Details Posting Summary
Working Title Nursing Adjuncts
Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number 278HA001
Agency Rappahannock Community College
Division Rappahannock Community College (Div)
Work Location Gloucester - 073
Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
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 a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule May be combination of day, evening, online, and/or hybrid course.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description Rappahannock Community College (RCC), founded in 1970, provides high-quality educational and training opportunities throughout a 12-county service region an hour east of Richmond on the beautiful western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with access to fresh local seafood and water activities. RCC delivers accessible and affordable educational opportunities, including for-credit transfer and career technical programs, robust distance education coursework, quality dual enrollment courses, and award-winning workforce training and credentialing programs. RCC's annualized enrollment of 3,259 credit students and over 1,000 workforce and community development students are supported by over 120 full-time employees and 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and four satellite sites.
RCC serves a rural and diverse 12-county area in the Chesapeake Bay region of Virginia, whose mission is to provide inclusive access to exceptional training and educational opportunities meeting the community's needs and preparing individuals for success as learners, employees, and citizens.
RCC invites you to apply for an adjunct nursing instructor position at our Glenns and Warsaw campuses and our remote clinical agencies to provide laboratory and clinical supervision for all levels of nursing students. Nursing faculty work across programs to provide for the educational needs of students. Adjunct instructors are invited and encouraged to participate in the governance of the nursing unit.
The College desires candidates with a commitment to the community college mission and experience working in a diverse student population, including adult learners and at-risk students. The successful candidate will be committed to academic excellence, continuous improvement through professional development, assessment, program and course development, and creating a collegial environment of civility, collaboration and open communication. The college strives for a faculty of content experts who are also knowledgeable about best practices, innovative strategies, and instructional technologies that support teaching and learning.
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 Nursing Laboratory Instructors(s) for Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program: Minimum requirements: Master's degree in nursing (MSN), RN license with three years of experience in medical/surgical nursing.
Preferred requirements: Critical Care, Maternal-Child Nursing, Pediatric Nursing and/or Mental Health Nursing experience desirable in addition to medical/surgical experience. At least one year of experience teaching pre-licensure education preferred. Must possess a strong desire to teach adult learners.
Nursing Clinical Instructor(s) for Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program: Minimum requirements: Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN), RN license with three years of experience in medical/surgical nursing.
Preferred requirements: Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN), Critical Care, Maternal-Child Nursing, Pediatric Nursing and/or Mental Health Nursing experience desirable in addition to medical/surgical experience. At least one year of experience teaching pre-licensure education preferred. Must possess a strong desire to teach adult learners.
Nursing Laboratory Instructor(s) for the Practical Nursing program: Minimum requirements: Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN), RN license with three years of experience in medical/surgical nursing.
Preferred requirements: Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) with the above experience plus long-term care experience. At least one year of experience teaching pre-licensure education is preferred.
Nursing Clinical Instructor(s) for the Practical Nursing program: Minimum requirements: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma with at least two years of medical/surgical nursing experience.
Preferred requirements: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher with the above experience plus long-term care experience. At least one year of experience teaching pre-licensure education is preferred.
Nurse Aide Instructor(s): Minimum requirements: Associate Degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing or higher, at least one year full time experience teaching adults, at least 2 full-time equivalent years geriatric nursing practice within the last 5 years, preferably in a long-term care setting. Evidence of completion of the Nurse Aide Train-the-Trainer course.
Preferred requirements: Significant work toward or completion of higher degrees in nursing. Evidence of teaching experience in health care programs at the collegiate level.
Additional Considerations N/A
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel May be required to travel to clinical sites.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_2275P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies Multiple
Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 02/07/2025
Job Close Date 12/31/2025
Open Until Filled Agency Website Contact Name Email jobs@rappahannock.edu
Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants Satisfactory background and references are condition of employment.
Additional Information A FULLY completed VCCS employment application, CV, cover letter describing qualifications, and a complete and legible set of unofficial transcripts are required to be considered for this position. Copies of any licenses and certifications required by this position must also be included. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application. Official transcripts of all college coursework completed are required of the selected candidate. Applications will only be accepted online through the This is a continuous recruitment and applications are accepted until position is filled.
Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact Bridgit King at 804-758-6723.
Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education (CTE) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non-discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, AAS). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.
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:
EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement VCCS uses 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.
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