ADN Instructor

Job Summary

Instructors are responsible for teaching and supervising students in the classroom and clinical 
settings. Also responsible for curriculum development and student guidance. This position is a 12-
month term; 37.5 hours per week faculty position. The Registered Nursing Instructor is responsible 
for the delivery of quality, safe registered nursing education in the clinical, skills lab, and simulation 
settings.

Nature of Work

Provide didactic and clinical education to nursing students in the classroom and in a variety of 
healthcare settings as they progress through three semesters of course work.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Performs other functions as required or assigned. Also complies with all Policies and Standards.
Summary of Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate ability to relate and work effectively with students, peers and the public.
• Commit to the mission and objectives of the Associated Degree Nursing (ADN) Program.
• Meet the academic, clinical and physical demands of the program.
• Assist with ADN Program administrative duties as assigned by the Director of the Associated 
Nursing Degree Program.
• Devote the amount of time needed to become an effective classroom and clinical instructor.
• Demonstrate willingness to work in a culturally diverse setting.
• Provide own transportation and be punctual and regular in attendance.
• Demonstrate or be willing to acquire typing and computer skills.
• Communicate with the associated nursing degree program director and other nursing faculty 
at least weekly and as necessary.
• Participate in ADN Program faculty meetings.
• Attend Associate Degree Nursing Advisory Committee meetings as requested by the 
associated degree nursing program director. 
• Serve as a liaison to community and professional agencies.
• Assist with the maintenance of essential school and student records to be used for student 
and program evaluation and follow-up.
• Assist with student admission activities, including testing and interviewing, as requested by 
the program director.
• Develop course outlines and lesson plans for teaching nursing courses.
• Direct and supervise student learning in the classroom and clinical areas.
• Evaluate and record student performance.

• Participate in evaluation of student learning outcomes and completion of the student learning 
tracking grid each semester and report data.
• Participate in counseling and guidance of students related to their course of instruction.
• Maintain an environment conducive to student learning.
• Assist with other administrative duties as requested by the Director of Associate Degree
Nursing.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of New River Community and Technical College and the 
Associated Degree Nursing Program.
• Instructs clinical, skills labs, and simulation courses for the associate degree nursing program 
based on program schedule/calendar needs.
• Delivers clinical instruction according to the current course content outline and approved 
course syllabi.
• Provides students with opportunities to acquire knowledge and practice skills identified in the 
course learning outcomes using varied and appropriate teaching methods. 
• Prepares for clinical, skills labs, or simulation by selecting appropriate learning experiences 
that are well organized and related to course learning outcomes.
• Provides students with a variety of learning modalities including instructional technology in 
the clinical, skills lab and simulation settings to augment instruction.
• Orients students to the facility. 
• Conducts weekly pre-briefing and debriefing sessions during pre- and post- clinical 
conferences to enrich the clinical experience. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of instructional and student policies and procedures as described in 
the current Associate Degree Nursing Student Handbook and course syllabi. 
• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates respect for students as individuals. 
• Provides positive role modeling by maintaining a professional relationship with students and 
modeling professional behaviors such as accessibility, dress, communication, grooming, and
regular, timely attendance.
• Maintains control of the class and effectively and appropriately handles disruptions in the lab 
or clinical settings. 
• Maintains open communication with the Lead Cohort/Campus Instructor, the Director of the 
Associated Degree Nursing Program, and the clinical facility staff. 
• Evaluates students’ performance weekly, at mid-term and at the end of the semester using 
the appropriate course evaluation tool. 
• Counsel’s students when appropriate and documents the event using the Student Counseling 
Form. 
• Grades assignments using appropriate grading rubrics in a timely manner with constructive 
comments. 
• Documents grades in the Brightspace Learning Management System. 
• Communicates students’ clinical and lab progress, concerns, absences, and counseling to the 
Lead Cohort Instructor and the Director of Associate Degree Nursing in a timely manner. 
• Maintains the student clinical skills performance record and communicates need for 
remediation within 24 hours to the student and the Lead Cohort/Campus instructor. 
• Provides a safe clinical learning environment by: assigning appropriate patient care consistent 
with the student’s academic/experience level, ensuring the student is familiar with equipment, following safety protocols of the clinical facility, providing the student with the 
information required to safely care for the assigned patient, and observing the student during 
all medication administration and invasive procedures.
• Performs other related duties accompanying the position.

Professional Development

• Compliance training is to be completed routinely and timely and as directed by the Director of 
Associate Degree Nursing.
• Participate in additional professional development opportunities through professional 
organization affiliations.
• Maintain membership in professional nursing organizations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or 
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities 
to perform the essential functions.

Skills/Abilities
Required:
• Registered Nurse currently licensed in West Virginia.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical practice experience in an acute care setting
• Experience teaching nursing theory and nursing skills application in the classroom and clinical 
area or both in a basic nursing education program
• Two (2) or more years of teaching or equivalent experience is required. 

Preferred: 
• Experience teaching in Higher Education, more specifically in a community college
• Experience teaching in a concept-based curriculum; 
• Experience teaching with advanced technology including simulation; 
• Experience with web-based course creation and delivery; and 
• Experience with curriculum development and assessment. 

Education
• A master's degree in nursing (MSN) or Nursing Education (MNEd) from an accredited
institution is required
OR 
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and be admitted and enrolled in a graduate degree program 
with a major in Nursing within one year of employment in the faculty position as 
demonstrated by submission of transcripts to the program coordinator.

Education

Education Level Nursing

Bachelor's Degree - A master's degree in nursing (MSN) or Nursing Education (MNEd) from an accredited institution is required OR bachelor's degree in nursing and be admitted and enrolled in a graduate degree program with a major in Nursing within one year of employment in the faculty position as demonstrated by submission of transcripts to the program coordinator.

Experience

In addition to the knowledge/education, the following related work experience is typically required, for 
this position. An equivalent combination of education and recent, related experience may be 
acceptable.

Required Experience:

• Registered Nurse currently 
licensed in West Virginia. Hold a 
current, active RN license or 
privilege to practice that is not 
encumbered and meets 
requirements of the WV BON.
• Faculty supervising clinical 
experiences shall hold a current 
active RN license or privilege to 
practice that is not encumbered 
and meets requirements in the 
jurisdiction where the clinical 
practicum is conducted.
• Minimum of three (3) years of 
clinical practice experience in an 
acute care setting
• Experience teaching nursing 
theory and nursing skills 
application in the classroom and 
clinical area or both in a basic 
nursing education program
• Two (2) or more years of teaching 
or equivalent experience is 
required.

Preferred Experience

• Experience teaching in Higher
Education, more specifically in a 
community college
• Experience teaching in a conceptbased curriculum; 
• Experience teaching with 
advanced technology including 
simulation;

• Experience with web-based 
course creation and delivery; and 
Experience with curriculum development 
and assessment.

License or Certification

Valid Drivers License - Required

Unencumbered West Virginia Registered Nurse License - Required

Expectations

Employees are expected to adhere to the Mission, Values and Vision of the College. Each employee’s 
position has attributes that contribute to the achievement of these goals.

MISSION
New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education and 
workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves.

CORE VALUES
Shared values guide New River Community and Technical College in fulfilling its mission. These values 
influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and determine courses of action. New River CTC 
employees will demonstrate these values in our daily work and help instill them in our students.

RESPECT
• Promote a culture of belonging.
• Recognize and celebrate the unique contributions and perspectives of all individuals.
• Involve a diverse range of voices and perspectives in decision-making.
• Ensure everyone feels they are an integral part of the College.
HONESTY
• Communicate openly and truthfully.
• Take responsibility for one’s actions.
• Provide accurate and transparent reporting of data.
• Make decisions based on ethical principles.
EDUCATION
• Encourage and support a culture of continuous learning.
• Facilitate the sharing of information.
• Offer access to a diverse range of educational resources.
• Encourage curiosity.
• Regularly assess educational programs and supporting services.
• Cultivate a workforce of knowledgeable, competent, and skilled leaders.
COMMUNITY
• Actively engage with the local community.
• Partner with local businesses, organizations, and non-profits. 
• Meet the educational needs and interests of the local community.
• Encourage and facilitate civic engagement among students, staff, faculty, and administration.

VISION
New River Community and Technical College will improve students’ lives and will enrich communities 
as an increasingly integral part of the educational and economic landscape of southern West Virginia.

Disclaimer

This description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by 
the position incumbent. Justification for information provided in the job description may be 
requested. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related 
activities assigned by their supervisor.

All requirements are subject to possible modification in order to provide a reasonable 
accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who 
pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, students, other 
employees, or the general public.