The Adjunct Instructor provides clinical and laboratory supervision and evaluates students in both residential and distance education courses. They are responsible for student outcomes, providing academic support, and maintaining professional competence in nursing.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Master's preferred) and 3-4 years of clinical nursing experience. Required certifications include a valid Virginia RN license and CPR/BLS certification from AHA, ARC, or ASHI.
Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $35.00 - $48.50/Hourly Actual pay is determined by program, and business needs Overview The Adjunct Instructor (AI) is responsible for clinical and laboratory supervision and the evaluation of students for the delivery of both residential and distance education courses.
The AI is accountable for student outcomes and acts as a resource for students providing support, remediation, and referral as needed.
The AI shall maintain professional competence in their specific discipline through such activities as practice, continuing education programs, conferences, workshops, seminars, academic courses, research projects, and professional writing.
The AI participates in community and institutional service activities which contribute to the mission of RHS and RCHC.
Essential functions are fundamental job duties, knowledge, skills and abilities that are necessary to perform the position.
For all College Instructor and Staff positions, standards are intended to apply to all educational delivery methods residential, blended and/or distance as feasible. (Contract positions are scheduled semester-by-semester and paid hourly according to the team member's earned educational degree BSN or MSN).
What you will do Completes required instructional scholarly activity & professional development to including 2 activities related to Distance Education, 2 activities in the instructor’s professional discipline, 2 activities directly related to teaching, and 1 activity related to instructional simulation (simulation requirement not applicable to RN-to-BSN faculty).
Demonstrates activities in the support of learning including instructional design, delivery (both residential and distance delivery methods), assessment, course and student management, and academic advising.
Accountable for program, student, and graduate outcomes for course pass rates.
Qualifications Education Bachelors Degree, Nursing (Required) or Masters Degree, Nursing (Preferred) Experience 3-4 years clinical experience in nursing (Required) Licenses and Certifications CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required) and Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Registered Nurse (Required) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside.
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Market context
Virginia nursing instructor roles need experience
In Virginia, adjunct nurse instructor roles are often competitive because schools look for candidates who can combine current clinical practice with classroom or lab teaching. This role typically draws demand from nursing programs seeking instructors with a master’s degree, an active Virginia RN license or multistate privilege, recent clinical or teaching experience, and current CPR/BLS. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and recent experience before applying.
