What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Instructor position at Mountain Gateway Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Nursing Instructor
Role Title
9 month-Instructor
Role Code
01013-SW
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
00
Position Number
287F0015
Agency
Mountain Gateway Community College
Agency/Division
Mountain Gateway Community College (Div)
Work Location
Alleghany - 005
Hiring Range
$51,000 to $73,000 (depending upon educationa and experience)
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-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Calling All Passionate Nurses!
Mountain Gateway Community College is seeking a full-time, nine-month faculty member to join our team as an instructor for the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program, located on the Main campus.
Help shape the future of healthcare by sharing your expertise and inspiring the next generation of nursing professionals. If you hold a master’s degree in nursing, your knowledge and experience are invaluable—this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact as a nursing educator.
Join us in developing competent, compassionate, and confident nurses who will serve communities with excellence. Teaching associate nursing students is a rewarding way to give back, stay connected to the profession, and influence lives both inside the classroom and beyond.
\Why Join Us?
- Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary that reflects your experience and expertise.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy access to multiple health plans, allowing you to choose the best option for your individual needs. Our benefits package is designed to help you thrive, both physically and mentally.
- Multiple Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our array of retirement plans, offering flexibility and choice to suit your unique needs and goals.
- Professional Development: Take advantage of opportunities for professional growth, including workshops, conferences, and continuing education, to further enhance your teaching skills and nursing knowledge.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team of passionate healthcare professionals who are dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence in nursing education.
- Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy the flexibility of a 9-month academic year contract, giving you the opportunity to pursue personal and professional interests during the summer months. The contract runs from August 16th to May 15th, with summers off—still paid—spread across 24 pay periods on the 1st and 16th of each month.
- Make a Lasting Impact: Empower the next generation of nurses by mentoring and inspiring students to reach their full potential. Join a community that champions compassion, integrity, and dedication to service, and help shape the future of healthcare.
Responsibilities and Duties include:
- Provide classroom instruction as assigned for courses;
- Develop, implement, and evaluate the philosophy and objectives of the nursing education program;
- Design, implement, teach, evaluate, and revise the curriculum along with the Nursing Program Head;
- Conduct student conferences pertaining to classes as needed;
- Submit student grades and other information required for the Student Information System per established deadlines;
- Serve on standing committees as needed;
- Maintain course outlines and curriculum for all courses;
- Support the growth of the College through both formal and informal student recruitment and retention activities;
- Enforce student compliance with written policies governing nursing practice in the hospital and all other clinical facilities;
- Participating in evaluating new equipment, teaching materials, and teaching strategies that can be used to improve the learning potential of the MGCC students and/or participants.
Clinical Faculty Duties include:
- Confer with the Program Head regarding the clinical rotation plan, assigned clinical agencies, and assigned group of students;
- Attend an orientation session at each clinical facility with the group of assigned students;
- Select patient assignments and learning experiences according to classroom instruction and the student’s needs and give them to the student the day prior to the clinical experience;
- Review the clinical objectives with the student;
- Conduct pre and post-clinical conferences;
- Assist students in the integration and reinforcement of learning by relating knowledge and skills of nursing to the learning experiences of the clinical setting;
- Provide supervision and guidance for the student using components of the nursing process with the assigned patient;
- Review, correct, and comment on care plans and other written assignments required for clinical experience and return to the student by the following week;
- Evaluate and record student progress and confer at the end of each rotation in terms of strengths and areas where improvement is needed;
- Establish and maintain a cooperative relationship with staff and personnel of clinical agencies;
- Report to Program Head any student problems/concerns that may occur in the clinical setting;
- Maintain a record of student absences from clinical and report to the Coordinator;
- Additional duties as assigned.
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
Minimum requirement: Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution or BSN with extensive nursing experience with a written plan demonstrating ongoing progression in obtaining a Master’s Degree in Nursing, a master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution or a BSN with extensive nursing experience.
Occupational experience as a Registered Nurse in a health care setting. Hold an unencumbered license as a registered nurse or a multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in Virginia.
Effective oral and written communication and Excellent computer skills.
Knowledge of current nursing education issues and trends.
Ability to use computer and classroom technology.
Occupational experience as a Registered Nurse in a health care setting. Hold an unencumbered license as a registered nurse or a multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in Virginia.
Effective oral and written communication and Excellent computer skills.
Knowledge of current nursing education issues and trends.
Ability to use computer and classroom technology.
Additional Considerations
Classroom teaching experience at the Registered Nurse level; supervision of students in clinical training. Experience inspiring and facilitating learning with diverse student populations
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
Yes
Required Travel
Travel to clinicals
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FAC_1867P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
02/18/2026
Job Close Date
05/25/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
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
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.
Salary : $51,000 - $73,000