Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title
Nursing Program Director

Role Title
10-Month Instructor

Role Code
T1013-SW

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Band
UG

Position Number
294F0023

Agency
Southwest Virginia Community College

Agency/Division
Southwest Virginia Community College (Div)

Work Location
Tazewell - 185

Hiring Range
$67,334 to $102,445

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-
No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No

Work Schedule

7:45a to 4:30p, Monday - Friday. Schedule may vary depending on class schedule. Some evenings and weekends will be required.

Sensitive Position
No

Job Description

Southwest Virginia Community College is seeking a candidate to fill the faculty role of Nursing Program Director for the Registered Nursing Program. This position reports directly to the Dean of Health Technologies and indirectly to the Vice President of Academic and Student Services at Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC). This is a full-time ten-month teaching position. Reappointment will be based on performance evaluations and institutional needs.

The primary responsibility of a member of the teaching faculty in the Virginia Community College System shall be to provide quality instruction for the students. At Southwest, the major emphasis shall be on excellent teaching by working with students in classrooms and/or laboratories, through individual conferences, various distance education media, and related activities. Our goal is to help students develop their own interests and abilities to the fullest capacity in order to become better employees and better citizens. Other duties shared by teaching faculty include participation in reaccreditation efforts, student advising, student activities, sponsorship of student organizations, supervision of work-study students, college service activities, professional development activities, and community service.

The Nursing Program is approved by the Virginia State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326. Website: www.acenursing.org

JOB RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE:

• Providing professional leadership and supervision to nursing faculty.
• Overseeing the preparation of the Course of Study of each nursing course and ensuring that the required documentation is provided.
• Preparing budget estimates for personnel, supplies, and equipment for the program.
• Assuming responsibility for all depart mental equipment and supplies, including inventory management.
• Orienting new instructors to the program, expectations, and the courses they are teaching.
• Providing leadership for implementing institutional effectiveness processes within the program including, but not limited to the following: strategic planning, program review, student outcomes assessment, core competency testing, and graduate follow-up, using a variety of measures and institutional data to improve the program and processes as determined necessary and appropriate.
• Recommending to the Dean of Health Technologies new program personnel.
• Developing a detailed schedule of nursing classes for the Dean of Health Technologies.
• Providing input to the Dean of Health Technologies as they prepare written evaluations of each member of the nursing faculty, according to the SWCC evaluation plan and making recommendations regarding promotions and multi-year appointments.
• Maintaining records of program activities and making recommendations for changes in policies and regulations.
• Assuming responsibility for seeing that an effective program of student advising and student scheduling is maintained for nursing.
• Directing selection and ad mission of students to the program.
• Developing and maintaining cooperative agreements with health care agencies and SWCC.
• Representing the SWCC nursing program at state and national meetings.
• Preparing reports for the Virginia Board of Nursing and specialized accreditation agencies as required.
• Presiding at departmental Community Advisory Committee meetings and preparing the agenda for each meeting.
• Assisting the faculty and Enrollment Services staff with the preadmission process.
• Directing publicity and marketing for the program, including college catalog and web-based information.

THIS POSTING IS FOR CURRENT SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYEES ONLY.

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

• Current unrestricted or multistate license to practice as a registered nurse in Virginia;
• Master's degree in Nursing required;
• Proficient with computer technology including use of a PC and relevant software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty and staff, and other stakeholders important to the College required;
• An acceptable background check for successful candidate is also required;
• Two years related nursing experience required;
• Candidates must be proficient in oral and written communication in the English language;

Additional Considerations

• Nursing leadership experience at the community college level.

Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes

Supervises Employees
Yes

Required Travel

Travel is required.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
FAC_2003P

Recruitment Type
Agency Employee Only - E

Number of Vacancies
1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
07/07/2026

Job Close Date
07/14/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Agency Website
www.sw.edu

Contact Name
Human Resources

Email
[email protected]

Phone Number
276.964.7339

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position, you must complete the full state application. Please visit www.jobs.vccs.edu to apply.

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/