9 month-Teaching Faculty (Nursing)

Working Title 9 month-Teaching Faculty (Nursing)

Role Title 9 month-Instructor

Role Code 01013-FP

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band 00

Position Number 280F0387

Agency Northern VA Community College

Agency/Division NV280-Provost Medical Educ Ctr

Work Location Fairfax County – 059

Hiring Range Starting salary is commensurate based on education and experience within assigned rank.

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- 

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? 

Work Schedule 

Work schedule is Sunday to Saturday from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm as needed

in the clinical and/or classroom setting.

Sensitive Position No

Job Description 

General Description:

The primary responsibility of a faculty member at NOVA is to provide quality instruction. NOVA faculty are expected to excel in teaching strategies and classroom management that fully engage students in a classroom, laboratory, online platform, and/or clinical environment and engage students in individual conferences and related activities. NOVA faculty help students develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity in order to build stronger citizens within the community. All faculty must be available to teach day, evening, and weekend classes at any of the College’s campuses or off-site locations.

This faculty position will be accountable for teaching courses in pediatrics nursing, health assessment, foundations, , for pre-licensure nursing students. The position also involve the direct supervision of students in pediatric clinical settings, as well as foundations. The major emphasis shall be on good teaching by working with students in classrooms, laboratories, individual conferences, and related activities to help the student develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity to become a safe beginning clinical nurse.

Duties and Tasks:

Full-time teaching faculty members are responsible for teaching courses offered in traditional, hybrid, and distance learning formats. Full-time 9-month teaching faculty positions carry a normal teaching load of 12-15 credit hours and 15-20 contact hours per semester. Faculty members also serve as faculty advisors, serve on division/campus/college committees, participate in curriculum development, and maintain currency in their discipline.

Essential Functions:

NOVA faculty are expected to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports in a timely manner; teach the courses using established texts; conduct requisite student conferences; hold required office hours; attend to assigned divisional and college duties; contribute to the development of the program of instruction; adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with college policies, procedures, and regulations; answer emails in a responsible fashion; maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization; and advise students.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia.

Special AssignmentsMay 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 QualificationsKSAs:

• Ability to teach pediatric nursing concepts in classroom, campus lab and clinical agencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Competent in the use of a computer, Power Point, Word, E-mail; and blackboard platform.
• Excellent organizational skills .
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence,
• The ability to work in a collegiate manner with a highly diverse faculty, staff and student population
• The ability to teach in an urban community college setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the effective use of instructional technology, including learning management systems like Canvas.
• Ability to provide direct supervision of students in pediatric clinical settings, as well as foundations.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Nursing awarded by a regionally accredited institution.
• Unencumbered Virginia license as a registered nurse.
• A minimum of 2 years of full-time or full-time equivalent related experience that includes clinical experience in pediatrics and teaching (didactic) experience in a college or university setting. Part-time experience will be converted to its full-time equivalent.
• Current CPR certification for Healthcare Providers
• All immunizations are up to date.

Additional ConsiderationsAdditional Considerations:

• Doctoral degree in nursing awarded by a regionally accredited institution.
• Significant experience teaching/supervising ADN nursing students in a clinical setting.
• Significant academic experience in such areas as classroom teaching, online teaching and/or curriculum development in a community college setting.

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Traveln/a

Posting Number FAC_1411P

Recruitment Type General Public – G

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary) 

Job Open Date 09/11/2024

Job Close Date 12/31/2024

Open Until Filled 

Agency Website www.nvcc.edu

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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: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information 

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit our website.

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.

We strive to ensure our employees have the tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission.

For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.

The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia.

Background Check Statement DisclaimerThe 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 StatementThe Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA StatementThe VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

E-Verify StatementVCCS 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.

Quicklink for Postinghttps://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/77330

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