Title: Practical Nurse 9-month Faculty (F0200)
Agency: Brightpoint Community College
Location: Chesterfield - 041
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Job Description:
Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is one of the largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.
Brightpoint offers a robust benefits package, including:
1. State of Virginia employee benefits
2. Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
3. Choice of Virginia Retirement System (VRS) participation or ORP Optional Retirement Plan participation
4. Paid holidays including sick leave and personal days
5. Professional development opportunities
6. Continuous Learning Programs and Educational Assistance Programs
7. Access to wellness resources and employee assistance programs
Brightpoint Community College invites applications for a full-time, Practical Nursing 9-month Faculty position. The college seeks qualified individuals who are passionate about teaching a diverse range of nursing courses, which may include Practical Nursing, Nursing, and Nurse Aide courses, delivered in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online formats.
Full-time teaching responsibilities include instruction equivalent to 15 credit hours per semester, actively engaging students in the learning process, providing clinical supervision, and contributing to course and curriculum development. Faculty members are also responsible for student advising and maintaining accurate student records.
In addition, full-time faculty participate fully in nursing program development and evaluation, contribute to college activities and committees, and represent Brightpoint Community College in community and professional settings. Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required (must be enrolled in a Master’s degree program). Candidates must have a minimum of five years of nursing experience, including experience in medical surgical and/or pediatric nursing. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach a variety of course formats, including day, evening, weekend, hybrid, and/or online classes, and be flexible to work at any College location and assigned clinical sites. The position requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within and across institutional teams, along with a strong commitment to the community college mission.
A current Commonwealth of Virginia nursing license or a compact state nursing license is required. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.Additional Considerations:
Master’s Degree. Experience teaching at the college level, ability to use
instructional technology, and knowledge of Virginia BON regulations and ACEN accreditation criteria.