Visiting Instructor - Nursing Salary $49,901.00 Annually
Location: Corning, NY | Health Education Center
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 349
Department: Health Ed - Nursing
Opening Date: 02/27/2026
Description: When you join the SUNY Corning Community College (CCC) team, you are helping to positively transform the lives of our students, their families and our communities. We are a premier two-year College, offering degree programs, certificates, and continuing education classes. We promote intellectual and personal growth through individualized education, inspire innovation to meet the educational and workforce needs of the community and leverage a variety of partnerships to help our students and community succeed.
The SUNY Corning Community College Nursing department seeks a qualified Visiting Nursing Instructor to teach freshman level didactic and clinical courses for the 2026-2027 Academic Year (August 21, 2026- May 22, 2027). This position includes teaching across a variety of foundational and medical-surgical nursing courses with an emphasis on preparing entry-level nurses for safe, ethical, and evidence-based practice.
The faculty member will be responsible for teaching didactic instruction and clinical supervision in courses such as:
• Fundamentals of Nursing/Health Assessment • Introduction to Medical/Surgical Nursing • Medical/Surgical Nursing I • Behavioral Health/Mental Health Nursing • Pharmacology for Nursing
Faculty are responsible for teaching a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing and updating course materials, grading assignments and assessments, and holding office hours for each course taught to support student learning. Faculty are also expected to advise students on academic progress and career goals.
Courses are offered in-person. Visiting Nursing Instructor faculty are expected to organize, maintain, and revise course content as needed to ensure instructional effectiveness and alignment with departmental and institutional standards.
Occasional meetings at different CCC locations and in the community may be required; travel to conferences and/or recruiting events may be required.
Prolonged time sitting/standing working with computers and monitors, ability to walk/move across campus including walking up and down stairs, ability to lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, repeated motions may include keyboard typing. Typical classroom, laboratory, office, and indoor building environments, occasional outdoor activity may be required.
Incorporated must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. The summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities.
SUNY CCC embraces diversity and values an inclusive culture where every person is able to succeed to their full potential. If you require an accommodation for the recruiting process, please contact hr@corning-cc.edu or 607.962.9229.
Teaching Duties (60%)
• Maintain current course content and up-to-date teaching methods • At the start of the semester, provide students with a course outline and requirements for fulfilling the objectives of the course. This should include information about grading policies, class attendance policy, research projects and/or term paper requirements, and the nature of quizzes and examinations • Be responsible for assuring accuracy of course content as defined in the catalogue • Meet classes as scheduled and dismiss each class promptly • Evening or weekend clinical assignments may be required • Facilitate curriculum development • Utilize Microsoft Office and other relevant computer and software programs/skills to develop computer data base/system for program assessment, data collection, evaluation and potential accreditation • Engage in professional development activities offered through the Center for Teaching and Learning and other external opportunities • Collaborate with Workforce Development and other Academic Departments regarding noncredit and other professional training certifications and education
Advising Duties (20%)
• Post and maintain regular and reasonable office hours • Refer students to appropriate college services for specialized assistance • Write recommendations for students who need references for work or for transfer to another college • Serve as an advisor to a student organization • Coordinate and participate in advisement and recruitment for new and current students
Committee Services (15%)
• Attend pinning and graduation exercises, unless formally excused by the Associate Dean of Instruction and the Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs • Become involved in, and contribute to, the improvement of the College and its community through such services as sponsorship of forums, seminars, workshops and conferences • Participate in all College-wide workshops and fall and spring start-up programs unless excused by the Associate Dean of Instruction or VP/Dean of Academic Affairs • Participate in governance committees as assigned
Other Duties (5%)
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Instruction of the Liberal Arts and Professional Studies Division
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment • Ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere among students, faculty, and staff • Strong technology proficiency, experience with Banner, Brightspace, and textbook applications is preferred • Demonstrates commitment to accomplishing work in an ethical, efficient, and cost-effective manner • Ability to effectively convey information verbally and in writing, demonstrate effective listening skills, and display respect for and openness to other people's ideas and thoughts • Demonstrates support for the College's mission and goal of becoming a more diverse, inclusive, and culturally aware community and practicing anti-racist/biased behaviors
Minimum Qualifications
• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution • Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in NY, or eligibility for licensure • Minimum of two years recent nursing experience • Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach both didactic and clinical courses • Recent work experience in a healthcare setting with maintenance of clinical competency
Preferred Qualifications
• Teaching experience in an Associate Degree or pre-licensure nursing program • Clinical experience in medical-surgical, behavioral health, or pharmacology related nursing practice • Experience with simulation and skills lab • Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including, but not limited to relevant experience, education, market demands, and training. A signing bonus may be offered to any new hire for high-demand fields.
Employee Benefits
Corning Community College is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York State. It offers an extensive, yet affordable range of educational, cultural, and social opportunities to a diverse population of more than 5,000 full and part-time students. A member of the SUNY system, CCC is widely known for its commitment to excellence in teaching and student development.
In addition to the excellent benefits described below, CCC has numerous committees, organizations, and social events on campus in which all employees are encouraged to participate. Please contact Human Resources at 607-962-9229 for further information on any of these employee benefit programs.
In accordance with the CCCs personnel policies and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement, regular full-time employees are eligible to receive discretionary employee benefits offered by the college. Temporary employees who work on a full-time basis for a minimum of one (1) semester (or five months) will also be eligible to participate. Full-Time employment is defined by the college is working 37.5-40 hours per week/for Faculty Teaching 15 credit hours per semester.
The college offers the following benefit programs:
• Health Insurance | Excellus BCBSClassic Blue Traditional PlanHybrid PPO PlanHigh Deductible Health Plan with Employer Funded Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending Account | Lifetime Benefit SolutionsMedical FSADependent Care AccountsHealth Saving Account | Lifetime Benefit SolutionsMedical HSA - Employer FundedMust elect High Deductible Health PlanDental and Vision Coverage | CSEA Employee Benefit FundDental Plan for Individual/Two Person or FamilyVision Plan for Individual/Two Person or FamilyGroup Term Life InsuranceBasic and accidental death & dismemberment coverage ($20,000 each) is provided, at no cost, to employeesSupplemental coverage equal to 1.5 or 2 times annual rate of pay is available as an additional employee expenseDependent coverage ($10K for spouse; $5K/dependent child) is available as an additional employee expenseTravel Accident Insurance$100K of coverage provided, at no expense, to employeesLong Term DisabilityProvided, at no cost, to employees after 1 year of service. Mandatory Retirement Plan OptionsNYS Employee Retirement System (ERS)NYS Teachers Retirement System (TRS)SUNY Optional Retirement Plan (TIAA CREF/Voya/Corbridge and Fidelity funding vehicles)Eligibility for a particular plan(s) varies according to the job classificationVoluntary Retirement Plan OptionsSUNY Voluntary 403-B option (TIAA CREF/Voya/Corbridge and Fidelity funding vehicles)NYS Deferred Compensation Plan (457-b)Paid Leave (accrual rates vary by job classification)Vacation (non-academic employees only)Sick LeavePersonal LeaveHolidays (non-academic employees only)BereavementEmployee Assistance Program | Clinical Associates, Pathways, Inc.Employee/Dependent Tuition Benefit (CCC only)Sabbatical/Professional Development LeaveFederal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service