Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all…
ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.
The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.
Job Description:
Raritan Valley Community College strives to prepare students for the challenges of the ever-changing global community. Interested applicants should be innovative and entrepreneurial individuals that understand the demands of a global workforce with an emphasis on creative thinking and effective communication.
The Department of Health Science Education at Raritan Valley Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Instructor/Assistant Professor of Nursing for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Essential Duties:
- Deliver effective classroom, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical instruction aligned with course objectives, learner outcomes, and professional nursing standards for assigned courses in the ACEN accredited Nursing program.
- Participate in course and program related events (i.e., lecture, laboratory, clinical instruction, and/or simulation) at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional and student needs.
- Participate as a member of an instructional team in the preparation, presentation, and evaluation of learning experiences within an integrated Nursing curriculum.
- Plan, supervise, and evaluate student clinical experience in assigned health care facilities; comply with clinical site clearance requirements.
- Communicate objectives for student performance to the clinical facility administration and nursing staff; initiate conferences with students encountering clinical difficulties.
- Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction through regular assessment and the utilization of innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
- Contribute to curriculum development and revision and support program planning and evaluation in compliance with accreditation and licensing standards.
- Participate in student advising, and provide access to students through posted student (office) hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods.
- Regularly evaluate courses to ensure that learning outcomes and assessments are appropriate and effective.
- Regularly evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform them in a timely manner of their progress.
- Pursue trainings, certifications, and other professional development opportunities to stay current in the Nursing field and relevant pedagogical advancements.
- Demonstrate an ability to contribute to fostering an inclusive academic environment amongst culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student populations.
- Participate in college/departmental professional development activities.
- Serve on College-wide committees.
- Assist with Departmental strategic planning and outcomes assessment.
- Adhere to College policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Nursing from ACEN, NLNAC or CCNE-accredited institution.
- Current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) License (or eligible).
- CPR certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in Nursing from ACEN, NLNAC or CCNE-accredited institution.
- Advanced clinical practice and/or certification in Pediatrics highly desirable (e.g.,APN, FNP-C, PALS, ACLS).
- Clinical experience and/or education in specialty areas such as adult health/medical surgical nursing, maternal child health, and/or psych/mental health nursing, PALS, ACLS
- Prior classroom teaching and/or clinical preceptor experience.
- Experience using technology in the delivery of course content (e.g., Microsoft Office software, Canvas or other learning management system).
- Prior Community College teaching experience.
- Online and/or Hybrid teaching experience.
Application Instructions:
As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.
RVCC's starting salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package. To review eligible health, wellness and benefits offered, click on the following link and scroll down:
https://www.raritanval.edu/general-information/human-resources
For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online:
https://rvcc.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=200102#pageTop
We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.
Raritan Valley Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer. We will implement the policy to assure that the employment opportunities offered at the institution are available to all persons.