Nursing Instructor

Position Title

Nursing Instructor

Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, . Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever‑changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community.

No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Howard Community College invites passionate nurse educators to join our team in preparing the next generation of nurses. The Full‑time Nursing Faculty member functions within the mission, philosophy, and procedures within the college's policies. Full‑time Faculty may teach a combination of didactic, lab, and clinical courses to meet their Full‑Time Equivalent Hours. Teaching assignment(s) may include any of the approved courses within the nursing science/clinical practice discipline for which the candidate is qualified to teach.

Nursing faculty facilitate the learning of nursing students and empower them with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide safe, cost‑effective, and interprofessional care to clients, families, and communities. Faculty shall create dynamic learning environments to engender desired cognitive, affective, and psychomotor outcomes; develop students' behavioral and socialization skills expected of nursing professionals; assess and evaluate student success; participate in curriculum design and program outcomes;

function as a change agent and demonstrate excellence in nursing education and nursing practice, and continuously pursue quality improvements as a nursing educator. Candidates must be passionate about nursing, education, and innovation and looking for a full‑time career where they will make a difference in healthcare, education, and population health. A 10‑month, budgeted faculty member at any level and in any college, division is expected to teach 14‑16 units per semester, with 1 credit hour equaling one unit.

Twelve‑month faculty are expected to each an additional 6‑credits over winter and/or summer. Other teaching requirements and unit definitions can be found in the faculty handbook. In addition to teaching, faculty are expected to maintain at least 5 office hours per week.

• Clearly communicate to students at the beginning of a course what they are to learn (course descriptions, syllabi, grading system, learning objectives, attendance policy, etc.).
• Create a supportive and nurturing learning environment where students feel safe to learn and seek assistance when needed.
• Provide opportunities outside of class for students to get assistance.
• Enforce the college rules as published in the Student Handbook and Howard Community College Catalog.
• Facilitate interactive learning environments.
• Incorporate the teaching principles of Howard Community College: evidence‑based practice, problem‑based learning, and interprofessional practice.
• Participate in annual trainings on best practices for teaching excellence (Breaking Developments).
• Use data for continuous improvement.
• Align didactic, lab, clinical, and fieldwork curriculum seamlessly.
• Evaluate students and provide documented feedback based on course outcomes.
• Promote effective student learning through assignments and class activities, including a variety of instructional techniques designed to meet student needs, promote active and independent learning, and encourage higher‑order thinking.
• Hold classes at the scheduled time for the full period, except in emergency situations.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and submit required reports, including final grades by the published deadline.
• Teach evening classes as part of the regular load when assigned and at least once every two years within the needs of each division.
• Conduct assigned classes in accordance with the catalog and course description and objectives.
• Develop methods of assessing student learning as specified in the objectives and provide feedback to students in a timely manner.
• Teach students in the clinical…