Nursing Assistant Instructor

Harford Community College; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Harford Community College seeks qualified nursing instructors to teach theory, lab and clinical portions of nursing assistant courses. Duties include lab setup, inventory, record-keeping, and MBON reporting, with Maryland residency required for on-campus work.

Applicants must be a Maryland-licensed RN with BLS CPR, and have at least two years of nursing experience (one in long-term care). Open date 2026-10-01, close 2027-09-30.

Qualifications

• Must be a RN licensed and able to practice in Maryland; BLS CPR required.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience; at least 1 year in elderly/long-term care.
• Minimum 16 hours of instruction in Principles of Adult Education OR 2 years teaching.
• Ability to teach theory, lab and clinical instruction to adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach nursing assistant courses including theory, lab and clinical instruction.
• Assist with lab setup, inventory and cleaning of practice lab.
• Maintain course and student records and submit to MBON as indicated.
• Coordinate with Maryland Board of Nursing and ensure compliance.

Skills

Nursing

Adult education

Clinical instruction

Communication

Education

RN license (MD)

BLS CPR certification

Tools

LMS (Blackboard/Brightspace/Canvas/Moodle)

Job description

Starting salary range or starting hourly rate range

Starting salary range or starting hourly rate range Tier I: $48.64; Tier II: $52.05 based on teaching experience

Classification Title

About Harford Community College

Harford Community College ( HCC ) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we’re committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website .

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affinity Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA / ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Job Description

Harford Community College is seeking qualified instructors to teach nursing assistant courses including theory, lab, and clinical instruction. Additional duties include but are not limited to, assisting with set-up, inventory, and cleaning of the practice lab, maintaining course and student records and submitting them at course completion, and assisting with the submission of reports and applications to the Maryland Board of Nursing ( MBON ) as indicated.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia. Work is generally performed on the College campus unless otherwise specified.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position.

Applications will remain active and under consideration through September 2027, unless changes in hiring needs or organizational priorities require an earlier update. If you are not selected by such time, you must reapply to be considered for future openings in this pool. Applications may be removed from consideration if they are found not to meet the qualifications or current needs of the position.

Required Education

Must be a registered nurse licensed and able to currently practice in the state of Maryland. American Heart Association BLS CPR is required.
Documentation of receiving required vaccinations for clinical teaching must be submitted.

Required Experience

Must have a minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience, at least one (1) year of that experience in caring for the elderly or chronically ill (long-term care experience). Minimum of sixteen (16) hours of course instruction in Principles of Adult Education OR two (2) years nursing-related teaching experience.

Tier I: No prior teaching experience

Tier II: Prior teaching experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Clinical expertise in nursing.
• Ability to teach the adult learner the knowledge and skills required to function as a proficient nurse including theory, lab, and clinical instruction.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and have excellent organizational skills with an ability to attend to details and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be responsive to student calls and in handling student concerns.
• Ability to participate in the coordination of clinical activities, including maintaining rosters and facilitating communication among students and faculty.

General Weekly Work Schedule

hours vary per assignment

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026-041AO

Open Date

Open Date 10/01/2026

Close Date

Close Date 09/30/2027

Open Until Filled No

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience, with at least one (1) year of that experience in the provision of long-term care facility services?
  • no
  • yes
• * Do you have a minimum of sixteen (16) hours of course instruction in Principles of Adult Education OR two (2) years of nursing-related teaching experience?
  • no
  • yes
• * Do you have an active RN license in the state of MD?
  • yes
  • no
• * Having you successfully completed American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) training?
  • No
  • Yes
• * In which capacity are you able to teach? (select all that apply)
  • Face-to-face
  • Online
  • Hybrid
• * When are you available to teach? (select all that apply)
  • Daytime
  • Evenings
  • Weekends
• * When are you available to teach throughout the year? (select all that apply)
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter
• * Do you have experience using a Learning Management System (LMS) such as Blackboard, Brightspace, Canvas, Moodle?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Online teaching assignments are contingent upon the successful completion of five online training modules provided by HCC. Do you accept this condition of teaching online?
  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A
• * What levels of education do you have experience teaching? (Select all that apply)
  • Grade School Level
  • Middle School Level
  • High School Level
  • College Level
  • Graduate Level

Documents Needed To Apply

Required