Nursing Faculty (Full-Time, 9-Month)

Blue Ridge Community College

Job Description

Nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Community College has been equipping students, alumni, and employees with the knowledge and experience to transform themselves, the community, and the world for over 55 years. Its comprehensive program of instruction includes associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in occupational/technical and college/university transfer programs. Non-credit workforce training and special interest classes for individuals, business, and industry are also offered. The College is a community dedicated to excellence, ethical behavior, empowerment and inclusion and has consistently been recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For.

Blue Ridge Community Colleges is seeking a full-time, 9-month nursing faculty. The two-year Associate Degree program is designed to prepare students educationally as contributing members of the health team, rendering direct patient care as beginning practitioners of nursing in various health services facilities. The Associate Degree Nursing Program at BRCC is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing (VABON).

This position includes instruction focusing on client care across the lifespan. Courses may include, but are not limited to fundamentals, physical assessment, professional nursing concepts, health and illness, and complex health conditions. Content delivery is primarily through in person instruction (classroom, clinical, lab, and simulation).

The successful candidate is expected to participate in institutional development activities such as community service, leadership on college committees, academic advising, and mentoring adjunct faculty.

Blue Ridge Community College faculty are expected to participate in scholarly engagement, professional development, and community service to both the campus and surrounding communities. Candidates selected for interview will likely need to facilitate a teaching demonstration as part of the interview process.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Master's degree in NursingCurrent license or a multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in Virginia as a registered nurse without any disciplinary action that currently restricts practice.Minimum of two years of recent experience in direct patient care as a registered nurseDedication to teaching and awareness of the community college mission.Additional Considerations Previous teaching experienceAcute care experience in a hospital settingUse of instructional technologiesSpecial Instructions to Applicants

Candidates should be familiar with, and supportive of, the College's Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Directions. These principles may be found on the College's website, at

Applications will ONLY be accepted on-line. Resume, cover letter, teaching philosophy, as well as ALL graduate & undergraduate transcripts must be received by the application deadline and should be attached to the on-line application. Transcripts may be unofficial or scanned copies, but ALL transcripts should be attached to the on-line application. Incomplete or late application packages will not be considered. For more specific information regarding BRCC and the electronic application process, go to Full background check required. For additional assistance, call or VA Relay, 7-1-1)

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Additional Information

Blue Ridge Community College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, political affiliation or veteran status. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for those seeking reasonable disability accommodations.

This is a full-time, 9-Month Teaching Faculty position with full state benefits.

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:

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.

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.

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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