OPT Clinical Nursing Instructor Jobs
Clinical Nursing Instructor jobs on OPT are available at nursing schools, community colleges, and hospital-based training programs. Most roles require an active RN license and a graduate nursing degree, which satisfies STEM or non-STEM OPT depending on your program classification. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on whether your degree was in a STEM-designated nursing field.
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Working Title Nursing Clinical Instructor
Role Title Trainer Instructor II
Role Code 29112-SW
FLSA Nonexempt
Pay Band 04
Position Number 284W0077
Agency Eastern Shore Community College
Division Eastern Shore Community College (Div)
Work Location Accomack - 001
Hiring Range $38.00-$45.00 per hour, commensurate w/ qualifications
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category 5-Paraprofessionals
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
Wednesdays plus an occasional Friday (with some occasional evenings/weekend shifts).
Varies 8-16 hours per week.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Eastern Shore Community College is a member of the Virginia Community College System. The College serves the residents of Accomack County and Northampton County as a two-year institution of higher learning. Operating under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Eastern Shore Community College Board, the college is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the two counties and the Eastern Shore Community College Foundation.
Eastern Shore Community College is seeking part-time Nursing Clinical Lab Instructors.
Functional Responsibilities:
1. Provide instruction, supervision, and evaluation of student’s performance in classroom, clinical, and lab settings.
2. Supervise and evaluate groups of students (usually 6-10 students) in hospital or health care settings.
3. Understand the objectives of the assigned course and be familiar with the nursing curriculum.
4. Maintain a collaborative and positive relationship with the clinical site, other faculty, and staff.
5. Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening, and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
6. Maintain student records, including accurate clinical hours, and sign off at the end of each clinical day.
7. Meet and communicate with students on a regular basis to provide academic feedback.
8. Accurately complete clinical paperwork.
9. Participate in all mandatory trainings, and/or meetings required before and during the semester, to include site-specific orientation.
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
Holds a current, unencumbered license as a registered nurse or multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in Virginia.
A minimum of five (5) years of recent full-time, clinical experience as a registered nurse.
Medical/Surgical nursing experience is required.
A bachelor’s degree in nursing or nurse education from a regionally accredited college or university
Additional Considerations
Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success. Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
Limited within the local area
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number WGE_3274P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 07/09/2026
Job Close Date 10/12/2026
Open Until Filled
Contact Name
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
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.
Posting Summary
Working Title Nursing Clinical Instructor
Role Title Trainer Instructor II
Role Code 29112-SW
FLSA Nonexempt
Pay Band 04
Position Number 284W0077
Agency Eastern Shore Community College
Division Eastern Shore Community College (Div)
Work Location Accomack - 001
Hiring Range $38.00-$45.00 per hour, commensurate w/ qualifications
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category 5-Paraprofessionals
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
Wednesdays plus an occasional Friday (with some occasional evenings/weekend shifts).
Varies 8-16 hours per week.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Eastern Shore Community College is a member of the Virginia Community College System. The College serves the residents of Accomack County and Northampton County as a two-year institution of higher learning. Operating under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Eastern Shore Community College Board, the college is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the two counties and the Eastern Shore Community College Foundation.
Eastern Shore Community College is seeking part-time Nursing Clinical Lab Instructors.
Functional Responsibilities:
1. Provide instruction, supervision, and evaluation of student’s performance in classroom, clinical, and lab settings.
2. Supervise and evaluate groups of students (usually 6-10 students) in hospital or health care settings.
3. Understand the objectives of the assigned course and be familiar with the nursing curriculum.
4. Maintain a collaborative and positive relationship with the clinical site, other faculty, and staff.
5. Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening, and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
6. Maintain student records, including accurate clinical hours, and sign off at the end of each clinical day.
7. Meet and communicate with students on a regular basis to provide academic feedback.
8. Accurately complete clinical paperwork.
9. Participate in all mandatory trainings, and/or meetings required before and during the semester, to include site-specific orientation.
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
Holds a current, unencumbered license as a registered nurse or multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in Virginia.
A minimum of five (5) years of recent full-time, clinical experience as a registered nurse.
Medical/Surgical nursing experience is required.
A bachelor’s degree in nursing or nurse education from a regionally accredited college or university
Additional Considerations
Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success. Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
Limited within the local area
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number WGE_3274P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 07/09/2026
Job Close Date 10/12/2026
Open Until Filled
Contact Name
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Clinical Nursing Instructor
Verify your OPT category before applying
Clinical nursing instructor roles can fall under STEM or non-STEM OPT depending on your degree. Check whether your nursing graduate program has a STEM CIP code, which determines if you qualify for the 24-month STEM extension after your initial 12-month OPT.
Confirm your RN license is transferable
Most clinical nursing instructor positions require an active RN license in the state where you'll teach. If your license was issued in another state, initiate endorsement early since the process can take weeks and delay your start date significantly.
Target institutions with existing international faculty
Community colleges, university nursing schools, and hospital-affiliated training programs are more likely to have onboarded OPT workers before. Institutions with international faculty already on staff understand employment authorization requirements and are less likely to reject candidates over authorization concerns.
Align your clinical specialty with faculty shortages
Nursing education faces a well-documented faculty shortage in critical care, pediatrics, and psychiatric nursing. Positioning your application around an in-demand specialty increases hiring urgency and makes employers more willing to work through OPT authorization paperwork with you.
Get your graduate transcripts evaluated early
International nursing degrees often require credential evaluation before an employer can confirm your qualifications meet faculty requirements. Order a course-by-course evaluation from an approved agency before you start applying so it is ready when employers request it.
Be transparent about your OPT end date upfront
Clinical nursing instructor hiring cycles move slowly at academic institutions. Disclose your OPT authorization timeline early so employers can assess whether H-1B visa sponsorship is viable before investing months in interviews and approvals, avoiding last-minute complications for both sides.
Clinical Nursing Instructor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a clinical nursing instructor on OPT?
Yes, if your role is directly related to your degree field. A graduate nursing degree typically supports clinical nursing instructor positions, since the job involves applying advanced nursing knowledge in an educational setting. Your DSO should confirm the role qualifies under your authorized field of study before you accept an offer.
Do clinical nursing instructor jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Only if your nursing degree program has a STEM-designated CIP code. Most traditional nursing programs (BSN, MSN) are classified under CIP 51.38, which is not STEM-designated. However, some graduate nursing programs in nursing informatics or nursing science may qualify. Check your I-20 and confirm with your DSO whether your specific program is STEM-eligible before planning around the extension.
Do employers at nursing schools typically sponsor H-1B visas for instructors?
It varies by institution. Large public universities and academic medical centers with established HR infrastructure are more likely to sponsor H-1B petitions for faculty roles. Smaller community colleges may not have experience with sponsorship. Roles classified as specialty occupations requiring a graduate nursing degree tend to have the strongest case for H-1B eligibility. You can browse clinical nursing instructor openings at institutions open to sponsorship on Migrate Mate.
Is an RN license required to work as a clinical nursing instructor on OPT?
For most clinical nursing instructor positions, yes. Roles that involve supervising students in direct patient care settings almost always require an active, unencumbered RN license in the state of employment. Academic or simulation-based instructor roles without direct clinical supervision may have different requirements, but these are less common. Confirm licensure requirements with each employer before applying.
Can I teach clinical nursing courses part-time while on OPT?
Yes, but OPT requires you to work at least 20 hours per week in a role related to your degree to maintain valid status. Part-time positions at or above 20 hours per week can satisfy this requirement. Working below 20 hours is considered unemployment under OPT rules and counts against your 90-day unemployment limit, so confirm the scheduled hours before accepting.