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Virginia's adjunct instructor roles span a dense network of universities, community colleges, and defense-adjacent institutions, from George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College in the D.C. metro corridor to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. International candidates with specialized expertise in STEM, policy, or professional fields will find active hiring across the state.
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Working Title Health Careers - Workforce Development Non-Credit Instructor- Adjunct (Nurse Aide)
Role Title Health Careers - Workforce Development Non-Credit Instructor- Adjunct (Nurse Aide)
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number 295A2484
Agency Tidewater Community College
Division Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location Norfolk - 710
Hiring Range $30-$100 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Work Schedule
Varies
Job Description
Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Tidewater Community College’s Workforce Solutions Department seeks an experienced Nurse Aide Instructor to lead a hands-on Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam–preparation course. This position is an adjunct instructor position in the college’s non-credit program under Workforce Solutions. This program includes both continuing education for professional development and industry recognized credential attainment, which will be offered synchronously, at TCC campuses and other convenient locations throughout the community. The Nurse Aide instructor teaches and trains students in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings to prepare them for certification and careers as certified nursing assistants (CNAs). Nurse Aide instructors are responsible for teaching theoretical concepts, medical terminology, and basic nursing skills through lectures, multimedia presentations, and demonstrations.
The instructor must be responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in both a classroom or a synchronous online environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Instructors must be skilled in oral and written communication and must be able to work cooperatively with other staff members. Classes may meet on days, nights, or weekends.
Functional Responsibilities:
- Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.
- Aligns course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement; employ appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and/or program learning outcomes; and provide students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner.
- Deliver instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction; conduct meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first 15% of class; and analyze the previous semester’s evaluation of instruction and develop and implement appropriate action plans as necessary.
- Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
- Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.
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
- Demonstrated competency in a relevant health care or professional services field.
- Ability to design and or implement lesson plans that align learning objectives with student outcomes.
- Ability to develop and adapt teaching and learning strategies to accommodate the diversity of community college students to promote acquisition and application of knowledge.
- Completion of the Train‑the‑Trainer course is required if the RN or LPN does not already have documented experience as an adult educator, per VABON requirements for Nurse Aide training.
- Excellent communication (orally and written) and organizational skills.
- Must hold an active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) license with a minimum of two years of nursing experience, including at least one year in long-term care.
- Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format.
Additional Considerations
- Teaching experience at the college level.
- Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems.
- Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
- Candidate should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.
- Advanced degree or related certifications.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_3587P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 09/08/2026
Job Close Date 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled No
Contact Name
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
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 Health Careers - Workforce Development Non-Credit Instructor- Adjunct (Nurse Aide)
Role Title Health Careers - Workforce Development Non-Credit Instructor- Adjunct (Nurse Aide)
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number 295A2484
Agency Tidewater Community College
Division Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location Norfolk - 710
Hiring Range $30-$100 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Work Schedule
Varies
Job Description
Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Tidewater Community College’s Workforce Solutions Department seeks an experienced Nurse Aide Instructor to lead a hands-on Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam–preparation course. This position is an adjunct instructor position in the college’s non-credit program under Workforce Solutions. This program includes both continuing education for professional development and industry recognized credential attainment, which will be offered synchronously, at TCC campuses and other convenient locations throughout the community. The Nurse Aide instructor teaches and trains students in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings to prepare them for certification and careers as certified nursing assistants (CNAs). Nurse Aide instructors are responsible for teaching theoretical concepts, medical terminology, and basic nursing skills through lectures, multimedia presentations, and demonstrations.
The instructor must be responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in both a classroom or a synchronous online environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Instructors must be skilled in oral and written communication and must be able to work cooperatively with other staff members. Classes may meet on days, nights, or weekends.
Functional Responsibilities:
- Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.
- Aligns course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement; employ appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and/or program learning outcomes; and provide students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner.
- Deliver instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction; conduct meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first 15% of class; and analyze the previous semester’s evaluation of instruction and develop and implement appropriate action plans as necessary.
- Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
- Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.
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
- Demonstrated competency in a relevant health care or professional services field.
- Ability to design and or implement lesson plans that align learning objectives with student outcomes.
- Ability to develop and adapt teaching and learning strategies to accommodate the diversity of community college students to promote acquisition and application of knowledge.
- Completion of the Train‑the‑Trainer course is required if the RN or LPN does not already have documented experience as an adult educator, per VABON requirements for Nurse Aide training.
- Excellent communication (orally and written) and organizational skills.
- Must hold an active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) license with a minimum of two years of nursing experience, including at least one year in long-term care.
- Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format.
Additional Considerations
- Teaching experience at the college level.
- Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems.
- Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
- Candidate should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.
- Advanced degree or related certifications.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_3587P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 09/08/2026
Job Close Date 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled No
Contact Name
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
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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Which companies and institutions sponsor visas for adjunct instructors in Virginia?
Universities and community colleges are the primary sponsors for adjunct instructor roles in Virginia. Institutions such as George Mason University, Northern Virginia Community College, Virginia Commonwealth University, and the University of Virginia have documented histories of sponsoring H-1B visa and J-1 visas for academic positions. Larger research universities tend to have dedicated international faculty offices with established sponsorship processes, while smaller colleges may sponsor less frequently.
Which visa types are most common for adjunct instructor roles in Virginia?
The H-1B is the most common work visa for adjunct instructors whose roles qualify as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. The J-1 Exchange Visitor visa is also widely used, particularly through university-administered exchange programs for visiting scholars and lecturers. Cap-exempt status at qualifying higher education institutions means H-1B petitions can be filed year-round without waiting for the annual lottery.
How to find adjunct instructor visa sponsorship jobs in Virginia?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship willingness, making it easier to identify adjunct instructor openings in Virginia without manually screening hundreds of postings. You can search by role and state to surface positions at institutions like Northern Virginia Community College, George Mason University, and Virginia Tech that have sponsored international hires. This saves significant time compared to reviewing each institution's HR page individually.
Which cities in Virginia have the most adjunct instructor sponsorship jobs?
Northern Virginia, particularly Fairfax and Arlington, concentrates the highest volume of adjunct instructor opportunities due to George Mason University, Marymount University, and the numerous community college campuses serving the D.C. metro area. Richmond follows, anchored by Virginia Commonwealth University. Charlottesville and Blacksburg also generate consistent demand through the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech respectively, both of which regularly hire international instructors.
Are there state-specific considerations for adjunct instructor visa sponsorship in Virginia?
Virginia's proximity to federal agencies and defense contractors in the D.C. metro area creates demand for adjunct instructors with specialized expertise in policy, cybersecurity, and intelligence studies, fields where institutions like George Mason actively recruit internationally. Adjunct roles are sometimes part-time by default, and institutions must ensure the position meets H-1B specialty occupation standards, including a direct relationship between the required degree field and the course content being taught.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored adjunct instructor jobs in Virginia?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.