Practical Nursing Instructor (LPN Program)

Virginia Western Community College is accepting applications for a full-time, nine-month teaching faculty position for the Practical Nursing Program.

As a member of the Nursing faculty, the teaching load is 15 credits per semester, which may include distance-learning courses and on- and off-campus courses/clinical during the day and evening. In addition to teaching, all faculty members advise students, serve on both program and college committees, and participate in other activities that support the mission of the college. Such activities may include, but are not limited to, club sponsorship, student recruitment, course and program evaluation, community service, and mentoring new and part-time faculty. Faculty are expected to maintain currency in their teaching disciplines and in trends in community college education.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED: Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Nursing, current Virginia RN license, and two years of direct nursing experience in a clinical area. The successful candidate must have the ability to utilize current classroom technology and experience using word processing and spreadsheet software.

DESIRED: Teaching experience in a Nursing Program in a community college setting. Experience with academic advising, as well as student success and retention efforts, in an educational setting.

TO APPLY: Only online applications accepted. For more information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, please visit our website: virginiawestern.edu/hr and select “career openings”. Applicants MUST complete all applicable sections of the online application in order for the application to be considered during the recruitment process. A resume, cover letter, and transcripts of all college coursework completed must be included as part of the on-line application process. Incomplete on-line applications along with other materials submitted via e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person will not be considered. We MUST receive copies of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions. If the transcripts are not attached to the on-line application, provide a written letter in the "text" field to indicate that the transcripts will be mailed. All transcripts must be received by 5:00 pm (EST) on the closing date. The application will not be accepted without this "required" documentation. Questions about the on-line application process, feel free to call (540) 857-7282.

Selected applicant will be subject to criminal history and credit background checks as a condition of employment.

TTY: "711" or 1-800-828-1120. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), Virginia Western will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes. Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. VWCC is committed to EO/AA and Diversity.

Deadline to Apply: 06/08/2012 by 5:00pm (EST)