Clinical Adjunct for Practical Nursing

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Clinical Adjunct for Practical Nursing Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 280A2045 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-VP Workforce Development Work Location Fairfax County - 059 Hiring Range $63 per hour 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- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Varies according to class schedules.Daytime, Evening, and Weekend options are available.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

General Description:

Northern Virginia Community College is seeking qualified and interested Adjunct Clinical Instructors in one or more of the following areas: Basic Skills, Med-Surg Nursing, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, and/or Mental Health Nursing for evenings & weekends.

Applications will be received and considered on a continuous basis, as openings occur. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions needed are filled and/or the closing date of our announcement.

The Practical Nursing Clinical Adjunct Instructor will supervise and evaluate the students' performance of skills and other nursing activities to ensure safe practice. They will also collaborate with full-time nursing faculty to review student progress in meeting clinical objectives. They will also provide direct feedback to the students regarding clinical performance.

Faculty members are expected to remain current in their teaching disciplines and stay informed about trends in community college education. Instruction will include a mix of didactic, online, skills labs, and clinical instruction. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Duties:

• Engage and motivate adult learners, ensuring a positive and supportive classroom atmosphere.
• Serve as a role model and advocate for student success.
• Maintain accurate student participation and performance records.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to implement and enhance curriculum.
• Responding in a timely manner to student and faculty inquiries.
• Report incidents
• Engage in professional development activities and clinical facility onboarding requirements.
• Maintain current professional competence, certifications, and licensure.
• Hold one office hour a week while teaching.
• Participate in the pinning ceremony

Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

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

KSA's

• Current unencumbered Virginia licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Experience using Microsoft Office software (e.g., Word, Outlook) and ability to utilize current classroom technology
• Must have the ability to provide student instruction in the classroom, lab, and clinical settings
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills
• Annual submission of professional development, CEU's and competence required

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Valid license, without restrictions, to practice nursing in Virginia
• At least two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct care prior to employment by the college

Additional Considerations

Additional Considerations:

• Master's degree or higher in Nursing
• Experience teaching in an Associate degree or Practical Nursing program
• Experience teaching in a community college setting

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Travel to clinical sites within our service region.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ADJ_3490P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies varies depending on classes Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/27/2026 Job Close Date 08/31/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website https://www.nvcc.edu/ Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

Adjunct postings are pool postings, meaning that when there is a need, the divisions pull from the applicants that have applied to this position. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment.

Must reside in the DMV metro area, if selected

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA's commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit our website.NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.

We strive to ensure our employees have the tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA's mission.For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.

The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA's Annual Security Reports.

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.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/98974

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What are your available or preferred days and times to teach?

(Open Ended Question)

• • I understand this position is not a remote position and I will be required to attend work in person.

• Yes

• No

• • I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area.

• Yes

• No

• • I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.

• Yes

• No

• • Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you applying for this position to satisfy an OPT training requirement for your educational program?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have Bachelor's degree in nursing ?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have valid license, without restrictions, to practice nursing in Virginia ?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have at least two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct care prior to employment by the college ?

• Yes

• No

• • Please upload your transcripts and License in the application under document upload.

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• License

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Curriculum Vitae
• Certificate
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3