Nursing Instructor Jobs in Virginia

Posting Summary

Working Title Adjunct - Nursing Clinical Instructor

Role Title Adjunct

Role Code

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band UG

Position Number

Agency Mountain Empire Community Coll

Division Mountain Empire Community Coll (Div)

Work Location Wise - 195

Hiring Range Per credit hour rate is determined based on educational and work experience qualifications.

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? No

Work Schedule

Varied based on need.

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Mountain Empire Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson counties, and the City of Norton. MECC is one of twenty-three colleges in the Virginia Community College System and operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local Advisory Board. The College is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the local jurisdictions.

Mountain Empire Community College invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach Clinical Nursing in the hospital environment. We are seeking applicants available for nursing clinical instruction for daytime and/or evenings and/or weekends. Salary is based on the academic preparation and work experience of the applicant and is determined according to the VCCS Adjunct Pay Schedule and the VCCS-29 Faculty Ranking Profile. For further information, please contact the Dean Wes Mullins or Administrative Assistant of the School of Health and Safety Amber Boring, at 276-523-7456 or jmullins@mecc.edu and aboring@mecc.edu.

Adjunct Faculty listings are on a continuous, open until filled basis. Applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis. Submission of online applications must also include unofficial transcripts of all college work completed. Official transcripts are required upon hire.

Duties and Tasks:

- Teach specific classes in the designated discipline in a classroom/virtual/clinical environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.
- Develop course syllabi and instructional materials, delivering high-quality instruction, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, and actively contributing to the academic, professional, and community life of the college.
- Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
- Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of MECC while emphasizing instructional excellence through innovative teaching practices, curriculum development, and assessment.
- Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization, committing to continuous professional growth aligned with the college’s mission and goals.

Essential Functions:

As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.

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 required qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in nursing with demonstrated competency in the teaching field to teach in the RN program; associate’s degree in nursing with demonstrated competency in the teaching field to teach in the LPN program if working on a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Must hold a current license or a multi-state licensure privilege to practice nursing in Virginia as a registered nurse.
- Have had two years of direct client care experience as a registered nurse.
- Maintained documentation of professional competence through activities such as nursing practice, education programs, conferences, etc.
- For supervising the clinical practice of students, faculty must meet the licensure requirements of the specialty in which that practice occurs.

Additional Considerations

- Teaching experience in college-level courses.
- Experience with online learning.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to incorporate technology routinely into instructional and faculty responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Travel to the clinical site.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ADJ_3327P

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies 0-10

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 05/26/2026

Job Close Date 10/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

Contact Name Amber Boring

Email aboring@mecc.edu

Phone Number 276-523-7456

Special Instructions to Applicants

apply at

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.