OPT Nursing Instructor Jobs
Nursing Instructor jobs on OPT are available at community colleges, university nursing programs, and vocational schools. Most positions require an active RN license and a graduate degree in nursing. STEM OPT extension does not apply to this role, so your 12-month timeline is firm.
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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 Nursing Instructor
Confirm your RN license transfers across states
Most Nursing Instructor positions require an active RN license in the state where you'll teach. Apply for licensure by endorsement early, the process can take six to ten weeks and must be complete before your start date.
Target community colleges with ongoing faculty shortages
Community colleges face persistent nursing faculty shortages and often have more flexibility in hiring international candidates. Positions at these institutions tend to move faster and are more likely to lead to H-1B visa sponsorship after OPT ends.
Highlight clinical and classroom experience separately
Hiring committees want instructors who can manage both bedside simulation labs and classroom theory. List clinical hours and teaching experience in distinct sections of your CV so reviewers can quickly verify you meet both requirements.
Check that your degree field matches the role
H-1B sponsorship after OPT requires your degree to align with the specialty occupation. A Master of Science in Nursing or Nursing Education directly supports this. A general healthcare administration degree may complicate the eventual petition.
Ask about sponsorship intent before accepting an offer
OPT employment authorization ends. Raise the H-1B question during the offer stage, not after. Ask whether the institution has sponsored faculty visas before and whether HR has an immigration attorney on retainer.
Document your OPT authorization clearly for HR
Many HR teams at educational institutions are unfamiliar with OPT employment eligibility. Bring your EAD card, current I-20 with OPT authorization, and a brief written summary of your work authorization period to streamline the onboarding process.
Nursing Instructor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Nursing Instructor on F-1 OPT?
Yes, Nursing Instructor roles qualify for F-1 OPT as long as the position is directly related to your nursing or nursing education degree. Your EAD card authorizes full-time employment. Because this role is not classified as a STEM occupation, the standard 12-month OPT period applies with no extension available.
Does the STEM OPT extension apply to Nursing Instructor positions?
No. The STEM OPT 24-month extension only applies to degrees on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Nursing and nursing education programs are not on that list. This means your total OPT authorization is 12 months, and timing your job search and any visa sponsorship conversation is important.
Where can I find Nursing Instructor jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers willing to work with international candidates. Browsing Migrate Mate by job title lets you focus on Nursing Instructor postings at institutions that have a history of sponsoring or accommodating OPT employment, which saves significant time.
What visa can sponsor me after my OPT ends as a Nursing Instructor?
The H-1B visa is the most common path. Nursing Instructor roles at accredited colleges and universities generally qualify as specialty occupations requiring a relevant graduate degree. Cap-exempt H-1B petitions are available if the institution is a nonprofit university or affiliated research organization, which many hiring schools qualify for.
Do I need a U.S. nursing license to work as a Nursing Instructor on OPT?
Most positions require an active RN license in the state of employment, even for faculty roles that are primarily classroom-based. Some programs distinguish between clinical and didactic faculty and may have different licensure requirements, but assuming you need a state license is the safer approach when evaluating whether you are eligible to start.