Workforce Instructor - Practical Nurse

Title: Workforce Instructor - Practical Nurse

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Alexandria - 510

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $40 to $50 per hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of NOVA and the VCCS.
• Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.

• Ability to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning
• Must be a self-starter and innovative thinker
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Must hold a current, unrestricted Virginia license or a multistate licensure privilege as a registered nurse
• Ability to communicate complex subjects in a clear and engaging way
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with adult learners of varying ages, and skills level
• Excellent organizational skills and classroom/online management skills
• Exellent analytical skills
• Ability to use instructional technology

• Two years of experience in direct patient care as a registered nurse prior to employment as instructor
• Baccalaureate degree preferably of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
• Nurse Aide Train-the-trainer Certification in the last 2 years
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN)
• Prior experience teaching in higher education
• Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.
• Previous experience with CANVAS LMS system
• Virginia Medication Aide Train-the-trainer certification
• Experience in curriculum design and development