Job Description
Posting Summary
Working Title
Practical Nursing Adjunct Faculty
Role Title
Nursing Adjunct
Role Code
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
UG
Position Number
276A0TBD
Agency
Southside Va Community College
Division
Southside Va Community College (Div)
Work Location
Brunswick - 025
Hiring Range
Per credit hour rate is determined based on experience and education
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time
Part 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
Traditional Program schedule; weekday clinical rotations (typically Monday through Friday, daytime hours).
No more than 29 clinical hours per week.
Multiple Work Locations: Alberta or South Boston
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Established in 1970, Southside Virginia Community College ( SVCC) is one of 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System, with seven locations across several counties, including Brunswick, Charlotte, Nottoway, Mecklenburg, Greensville, and Halifax. SVCC serves the largest community college region in the state, covering ten counties and one city.
SVCC is located in a beautiful rural region renowned for its rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland, and is home to two popular lakes: Gaston and Kerr. We offer a welcoming learning environment and are accredited to award associate degrees. The college offers a diverse range of programs, including developmental studies, academic, technical, and lifelong education. SVCC empowers students to build skills, knowledge, and leadership, preparing them to thrive in a changing society.
Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (
SVCC). We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a talented workforce, which has earned us recognition as a
Great College to Work For by
The Chronicle of Higher Education for several consecutive years. Committed to ensuring equal educational opportunities for all students,
SVCC values the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. For more information, please visit
southside.edu
Join SVCC and Help Build Tomorrow’s Nurses Southside Virginia Community College (
SVCC) is seeking professional nurses to join our clinical adjunct faculty pool for the
Practical Nursing (PN) Program We are building a continuous pipeline of qualified applicants to support our
Traditional Program students during their weekday clinical rotations at our
Alberta (Christanna Campus) and
South Boston (Daniel Technology Center) locations.
The PN Clinical Instructor assumes responsibility for planning, teaching, and evaluating practical nursing students in the clinical area, ensuring they develop the safe, foundational bedside skills required for LPN practice.
Applications will be received, reviewed, and considered continuously until needed positions are filled.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Become familiar with the philosophy, objectives, and policies of the PN program
- Become familiar with the Nursing Student Handbook, the adjunct faculty handbook, and general college policies
- Attend student and faculty orientations to the clinical area according to agency policy
- Provide continuous on-site supervision and guidance using components of the nursing process
- Remain accessible at all times to ensure patient safety and student guidance in the clinical setting
- Select student patient assignments that align with fundamental practical nursing learning outcomes
- Review clinical objectives with students, conduct pre- and post-clinical conferences, and serve as a professional role model.
- Review, correct, and provide meaningful feedback on written clinical assignments, returning them to students within one week (prior to their next clinical shift).
- Formally evaluate and record student clinical progress at midterm and at the conclusion of each rotation
- Discuss documented strengths and areas needing improvement directly with the student using designated evaluation forms.
- Maintain a safe, cooperative learning environment with clinical agency staff
- Promptly report student absences, behavioral issues, or clinical performance concerns to the full-time PN faculty or Program Coordinator
- Attend selected nursing faculty and/or curricular meetings as designated by the Program Coordinator or Director.
* Submission of the online application should also include a resume/CV, Cover Letter,Meli and ALL Transcripts of all college work completed, or your application may not be reviewed.
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
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing ( BSN) or an Associate degree with enrollment in a BSN program
- At least two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse, preferably in a medical-surgical, gerontological, or long-term care setting relevant to practical nursing instruction
- Must hold a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or hold a valid multi-state privilege
- Maintain professional clinical competence through ongoing nursing practice, continuing education, or academic coursework
Additional Considerations
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ADJ_3351P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
multiple
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
06/11/2026
Job Close Date
12/31/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
www.southside.edu/employment
Contact Name
Jennifer Davis
Email
Jennifer.davis@southside.edu
Phone Number
434-949-1019
Special Instructions to Applicants
Only online applications will be accepted. Submission of the online application should also include a resume and all transcripts of all college work completed.
This is a Part- Time Faculty position with NO state and VCCS benefits. Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Applicants must apply online by submitting a state application through this site. Applicants must create a user account to apply online. If you are a state employee who has been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Inter-agency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the Card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The Card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (434) 949-0708. Please include your name, the position number, and the position title on the fax cover sheet. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your VCCS applicant portal account for the status of your application and the status of this recruitment. For more information about this position or other vacancies within our agency, please visit our website at www.southside.edu/employment or contact Jennifer Davis at 434.949.1048.
Southside Virginia Community College ( SVCC) 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. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Shannon Feinman, Vice President of Finance and Administration, 109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA 23821, 434-949-1005.
SVCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) stage agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29 (2010). If you are a Veteran or a Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
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.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/97042
