Assistant Professor of Nursing - Tenure-track, 10-month

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Professor of Nursing - Tenure-track, 10-month Posting Category Full-time Faculty Starting salary range $58,964-$76,653 Faculty Position (if applicable) Tenure Track 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 Affirmative 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.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 20 hours paid personal leave. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Participation is required the mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available. Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to perform teaching duties and professional service for the College. This is accomplished by providing instruction as assigned; conducting and assessing instruction; developing and/or modifying curriculum; assisting students through academic advising; establishing, posting, and maintaining office hours; providing leadership for the development, growth, and support of the College and the assigned area; and undertaking professional community service.

Other duties include supporting the mission, vision, and values of the College and policies of the Board of Trustees; serving on various College committees, task forces, and other groups; and participating in various official College ceremonies and meetings.

This is a 10-month, tenure-track position, which will begin in January 2027.

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; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.

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

Required Education

Master's degree in nursing.

Required Experience

Two years of nursing clinical experience are required.

Candidates must be licensed nurses in Maryland or have the ability to be licensed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Licensed nurse in Maryland or have the ability to be licensed
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented culture, contributing to a spirit of shared purpose, mutual respect, and continuous improvement
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment for a diverse student population
• Ability to provide instruction in classroom, skills laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings on and off campus.
• Technology literacy, including the ability to use instructional technology and learning management systems
• Skilled in developing, implementing, and utilizing assessment methods to evaluate student learning and achievement of course outcomes
• Ability to employ a variety of instructional techniques & modalities designed to promote active learning and higher-order thinking
• Ability to assess student performance objectively and provide timely, constructive, and actionable feedback
• Effective communication skills
• A well-articulated understanding of the role of community colleges and their students
• Ability to maintain clinical expertise and teaching excellence through ongoing professional development and continuous learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience in mental health nursing - strongly preferred
• Previous experience as a nurse educator including classroom teaching experience
• Curriculum development experience
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate student performance
• Experience with test item writing
• Experience with instructional technology

Hours per Week 40 - 100% General Weekly Work Schedule

Full-time faculty teach 15 contact hours weekly during the Fall and Spring semesters and hold a minimum of 5 office hours per week. Course schedule as assigned based on nursing program needs and may include didactic, lab, and/or clinical.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-062FSFA Number of Vacancies 1 Open Date Close Date 09/30/2026 Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently a resident of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia, OR are you willing to relocate?

• Yes

• No

• • How many years of nursing clinical experience do you have?

• No experience

• 0-1 years

• 2-3 years

• 4 or more years

• • Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland or compact state

• Yes

• No

• • Will you now or in the future require employment-based visa sponsorship (including, but not limited to, OPT, H-1B, L-1, EB-2, or EB-3) to work in the United States for Harford Community College?

• No, I will not require sponsorship from Harford Community College

• Yes, I will require sponsorship from Harford Community College

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript- Master's

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae