Nursing Instructional Staff

Salary: $5,173.00 - $6,869.00 Monthly
Location : Main Campus, 1247 Jimmie Kerr Rd., Graham, NC
Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Job Number: 2026-00042
Division: Health & Public Service
Department: Nursing
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description
As a member of the nursing faculty team under the direction of the Department Head, the Nursing Instructional Staff is responsible for providing instructional support in skills lab, simulation, clinical and didactic settings.


The Nursing Instructional Staff will work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The Nursing Instructional Staff may be tasked with day, evening and/or weekend teaching assignments within the Associate Degree Nursing and/or Practical Nursing programs. Focused on student success, faculty and staff support the College's mission by facilitating student learning in and outside of the classroom through high-quality instruction, academic support, and informed advising.

Example of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervise and assist nursing students in simulation, clinical and/or the nursing skills lab to meet learning objectives in the Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing programs.
• Serve as the skills instructor for NUR 101 and NUR 111 labs, and clinical activity days (i.e., medication and Maternity boot camps).
• Assist nursing students who are practicing procedures, evaluate their work, and provide feedback to faculty regarding laboratory performance.
• Monitor and maintain confidential lab student records. Track student hours, number of sessions and notes on lab activities and performance.
• Set up for simulation and skills lab; assist with clean up, storage of supplies and equipment to maintain a clean organized simulation and skills lab environment.
• Maintain a current schedule of all nursing labs and/or simulation.
• Identify and maintain current reference materials, assisting students in finding reference materials in the nursing skills and simulation labs.
• Maintain inventory of lab/simulation equipment. Ensure that equipment is up to date and reflective of current practice.
• With the support of the Simulation Technician: operate and maintain simulation equipment, recognize when equipment is malfunctioning, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repair equipment when appropriate, maintain maintenance and repair records.
• Remain current in the areas of best practice techniques or evidenced-based practice in nursing, nursing education, and simulation.
• Relate successfully with students and staff of diverse cultural, social or educational backgrounds.
• Instruction may involve daytime, evening, and weekend labs/simulations as well as transitioning format using distance education teaching and other informatics learning technologies.

Additional Functions

• Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including hospitals and professional organizations.
• Participate in ongoing program assessment and make improvements as necessary.
• Competencies
  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  
  • Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data.
  • Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
  • Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
  • Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
  • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
  • Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
  • Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
  • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
  • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
  • Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
  • Business Acumen - Aligns work with strategic goals.
  • Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; conserves organizational resources.
  • Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for diversity and cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
  • Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
  • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.
  • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position.
  • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
  • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  • Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
  • Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.
  • Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
  • Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.
  • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• 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.
  Language Skills
  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  Mathematical Skills
  Ability to calculate and apply concepts of basic Mathematics.
  Reasoning Ability
  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  Computer Skills
  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
  Physical Demands
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
  
  
  • Walking __X___
  • Running _____
  • Squatting __X___
  • Jumping ______
  • Sitting __X__
  • Standing __X___
  • Lifting (40 lbs. maximum) __X__
  • Speaking __X__
  • Hearing __X___
• Work Environment
  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
  
  
  • Classroom Setting __X___
  • Inside ___X____
  • Outside ________
  • Office Setting ___X____
  • Loading Dock ________
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position .

• Teaching classes per the College's teaching load and formula in combinations including day, evening, weekend, off-campus and online as the College requires.
• Providing relevant learning opportunities that promote student engagement and retention.
• Creating meaningful assessments and evaluations of student work according to departmental standards.
• Maintaining accurate student records, including course attendance to enhance retention and success.
• Being available to students during office or lab hours for assistance.
• Providing regular grade updates through Moodle gradebook.
• Providing accurate, informed advising.
• Attends departmental and division meetings.
• Attends Nursing pinning ceremonies and College's commencement ceremonies.
• Understands College policies and procedures, degree requirements, and transfer agreements.
• Providing students with current information regarding career opportunities, as appropriate.
• Being informed about College services and support for students.
• Recruiting students, including participation in open houses, College events, and recruitment fairs.
• Engaging in continuous improvement efforts.
• Assisting with accreditation/regulatory reports.
• Serve on College Committees and Nursing Advisory Board.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the College mission and initiatives.
• Substitutes in class/lab/clinical for absent colleagues.
• Tutor students outside class meeting times.
• Maintains the cleanliness of work areas and labs.
• Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has supervisory responsibilities. ________

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. ____X____

Typical Qualifications
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Provider certification.
• NC Board of Nursing requirements:
  1. Must hold a graduate degree in nursing from an accredited institution within 5 years of initial full-time employment .
  2. Possess or obtain within three years of employment, formal educational preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education , including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to faculty assignment. This education may be demonstrated by one of the following:
     1. completion of 45 contact hours of Board-approved continuing education courses;
     2. completion of a certificate program in nursing education;
     3. nine semester hours of graduate course work in adult learning and learning principles;
     4. national certification in nursing education;
     5. documentation of completion of structured, individualized development activities of at least 45 contact hours approved by the Board.

Supplemental Information


An ACC on-line application MUST be fully completed for consideration, which includes a required letter of interest, transcript attachment. Resume attachments are welcome but will not be accepted in lieu of complete application.


For faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time teaching experience , including start and end dates of employment, should be included on the application . Also, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the teaching discipline should be included on the application , including start and end dates.

For non-faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the position should be included on the application , including start and end dates.
Alamance Community College provides a wide variety of benefits available to full time employees (this does not include full time temporary positions). These benefits include: North Carolina State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account for health care/dependent care, NC State Retirement, and a deferred compensation program (401K, 457, 529). Alamance Community College also offers leave based on years of service (vacation, sick, FMLA, military, community service, personal observance) in addition to paid holidays and longevity pay. The College also provides up to eight weeks of paid parental leave to qualifying employees. ACC houses an on-site child care center operated by LifeSpan, Inc.

ACC is engaging in a three-year strategic plan called ACC Forward that involves, among other priorities, a focus on ehnancing employee resources including those related to mental and physical health and wellness.