Instructor/Assistant Professor, Nursing at Anne Arundel Community College

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC), located near historic Annapolis, Maryland, has served a diverse community for over 60 years through high-quality, affordable, and accessible learning. We seek faculty committed to student success, continuous improvement, and inclusive excellence. The ideal candidate values collaboration, lifelong learning, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. AACC is a fully accredited, public two-year college offering degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways. This tenure-track position requires regular on-campus presence, with flexible teaching schedules available. Contract Dates: August 16, 2026 – June 15, 2027. Teaching Formats: Day, evening, weekend, in person, hybrid, and online. Job Duties and Responsibilities The position in nursing is in the following specialty areas: Mental Health or Medical Surgical Nursing. A strong nurse candidate should demonstrate a proven ability to teach introductory and upper college-level nursing students who are part of a diverse student population. Bi‑lingual candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Experience in nursing guidelines for quality assurance, regulations, and proficiency testing, is required. Additionally, nursing skills, and the ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment as well as excellence in oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are expected and bi‑lingual candidates are preferred. The position will require in‑state travel to affiliate clinical sites. Candidates should be committed to student‑centered, outcomes‑based education with experience incorporating multiple instructional strategies and the use of technology in teaching and learning. Teaching assignments are 15 faculty load hours per semester. Courses to be instructed include lectures (including online), lab, simulation, and activity classes in the Nursing program. Full‑time faculty are expected to participate on committees in the department, school of health sciences, and the college. Additionally, candidates should be proven team‑players with an ongoing commitment to personal and professional development as well as the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Guided by principles that emphasize equity and student success, especially in learning, and continuous improvement for a progressive and vital learning community, we envision AACC as a premier learning organization that is in the vanguard of community college education. Therefore, we welcome qualified faculty candidates who demonstrate: Commitment to student‑centered teaching excellence with a diverse student body and in a variety of teaching formats Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, anti‑racism, and accessibility Commitment to developing curriculum and programming Expertise in learning outcomes assessment Commitment to engaging with students inside and outside of the classroom Commitment to college service and value community partnerships Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development Commitment to AACC’s values Primary Responsibilities Thirty faculty load hour annual contract taught during fall and spring terms – including face‑to‑face, online or hybrid instruction and instruction at off‑site locations depending on student need Six office hours per week during the fall and spring terms which may include student advising and mentoring Teaching and assessing student learning Professional development Department, school and college/community service May require working days, evenings, and or weekends Additional Responsibilities Mentoring students from target groups; new full‑time or part‑time faculty Designing, formatting and delivering curriculum for all learning modalities Partnering with colleagues to enhance services to students and the community Devising retention strategies and activities Establishing and strengthening relationships and collaborative activities with clinical partners and community organizations Required Qualifications Master’s degree in nursing Minimum of two years of current nursing experience in Mental Health and/or Medical Surgical Nursing One‑year experience with teaching and curriculum Demonstrated leadership skills Current Registered Nurse license CPR certified Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in nursing education Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary and team‑based environments Preferred Qualifications Doctoral degree in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD in Nursing) or a related field Certification in a nursing specialty (e.g., CNE, FNP‑BC, CNE‑cl, CCRN, etc.) Demonstrated excellence in classroom, clinical, or online teaching at the collegiate level Experience in curriculum development, evaluation, and accreditation processes Familiarity with simulation‑based and technology‑enhanced teaching methods Evidence of student mentorship, advising, or supervision of clinical experiences Proficiency with learning management systems Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff members. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college’s excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio‑economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation. While we appreciate your interest in employment with Anne Arundel Community College, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis. Employment‑based visa sponsorship (including H‑1B sponsorship) is not available for any position. Pay dates occur on the 7th and 22nd of each month. If those dates fall on a weekend, the pay date occurs on the Friday prior to the 7th and 22nd. As an employee of the college, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. In the best interest of the College, only individuals who are residents of Maryland or one of the following states will be eligible for employment at the college: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. The college will annually review this restriction and, if appropriate, expand the list of states of employment eligibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wayne State University