Health and Nurse Aide

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Health and Nurse Aide Role Title 9 month-Instructor Role Code 01013-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 296F0061 Agency Virginia Highlands Community College Agency/Division Virginia Highlands Community College (Div) Work Location Washington - 191 Hiring Range $60,000-$80,000 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

This is a full-time nine-month teaching position.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) is a member of the Virginia Community College System and is located in historic Abingdon, Virginia. VHCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges and serves the City of Bristol, Virginia; Washington County, Virginia; and the western portion of Smyth County, Virginia. The college offers comprehensive instruction to more than 3,000 students in occupational-technical areas, college transfer programs, continuing education, developmental education, general education and specialized regional and community service areas

VHCC seeks a dynamic, full-time faculty member to join the School of Health Professions. The primary responsibility of a faculty member at VHCC is to provide quality instruction. VHCC faculty are expected to excel in teaching strategies, classroom and clinical management that fully engage students in a classroom, laboratory, or online platform, and engage students in individual related activities. VHCC faculty help students develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity to build stronger citizens within the community. All faculty must be available to teach day, evening, and weekend classes.

Full-time teaching faculty members are responsible for teaching courses offered in traditional, hybrid, and distance learning formats. Full-time 9-month faculty positions carry a normal teaching load of 12-15 credit hours and 15-20 contact hours per semester. Faculty members also serve as faculty advisors, serve on school/college committees, participate in curriculum development, and maintain currency in their discipline.

VHCC faculty are expected to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports in a timely manner; teach the courses using established texts; conduct requisite student conferences; hold required office hours; attend to assigned school and college duties; contribute to the development of the program of instruction; adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with college policies, procedures, and regulations; answer emails in a responsible manner; maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization; and advise students.

The successful candidate in this position will also serve as program chair for the Health Sciences and Nurse Aide certificate programs.

This is a full-time nine-month teaching position. Reappointment will be based on performance evaluations and institutional needs.

Rank and Salary: Rank and salary dependent on academic credentials and work experience.

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

Required

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution;
• Active, unexpired Commonwealth of Virginia licensure as a registered nurse with no restrictions (if current licensure is with another state or is not active, applicant must be able to obtain or renew licensure with the Commonwealth of Virginia);
• At least two (2) years of full-time direct care experience. Part-time experience will be converted to its full-time equivalent;
• CPR Instructor certification for Healthcare Providers (AHA) or the willingness to obtain the certification within the first year of employment;
• Clinical experience and/or teaching experience (didactic) in college or university setting.

KSAs:

• Ability to meet the instruction standards for qualified Master's prepared experienced registered nurse for teaching campus and clinical labs and didactic.
• Ability to teach assigned evening, and/or weekend classes
• Ability to teach various courses in the designated discipline/field of study (Health, Nurse Aide, and clinical settings).
• Ability to teach in traditional, hybrid, and distance learning formats.
• Have knowledge of and be able to serve as faculty advisors, conduct requisite office hours, and conduct student conferences
• Ability to serve on assigned school/college committees and participate in curriculum development

Additional Considerations

Preferred

• Master's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution;
• At least one-year direct care clinical experience in a long-term care setting;
• Experience teaching health courses such as medical terminology, nutrition, and other related health courses;
• Experience teaching didactic and/or clinical for nurse aide program, practical nursing program, or ADN (Nursing) program;
• Previous academic experience teaching at a community college and/or career technical center associated with a healthcare program.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel

Will be required to travel as needed by the position.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FAC_1981P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/18/2026 Job Close Date 07/03/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.vhcc.edu Contact Name Tiffany VanBuren Email tvanburen@vhcc.edu Phone Number 276-739-2425 Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

Additional Information

To be considered in the initial screening, ALL required application materials must be received by 5:00 pm EST on June 26, 2026. Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the Recruitment Management System. Resume, letter of interest, references and copies of ALL college transcripts must be attached to online application. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application. Information on the application is the primary source used for screening the position. Failure to complete any section of the application may disqualify the application for further consideration. Applications should include complete work history, including periods of unemployment if applicable. Transcripts should be combined into one document and uploaded as one file. If you are having difficulty attaching documents, please call Human Resources at 276-739-2425. If the file size of the attached documents is too large, the system will not allow you to upload the documents. You will need to reduce the file size or reduce the resolution. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to ensure that all required documentation is received. Incomplete on-line applications or other materials submitted via e-mail, postal mail, fax or in-person will not be considered.

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/97278

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

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

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• License