Faculty Member, Nursing; Medical - Surgical

Position Summary

The Nursing Medical‑Surgical faculty position supports the Nursing Medical‑Surgical programs and strategic operation of the School of Biological, Physical, and Health Sciences. Faculty work as members of an instructional team of full- and part‑time colleagues to consistently deliver high quality instruction to students.

This position is part of the full‑time faculty collective bargaining unit. Working conditions (including teaching load) are governed by the UAMD‑FCC collective bargaining agreement. Faculty duties include teaching, mentoring, advising and other instructional duties and assistance to students; professional service, including developing and maintaining the integrity of the curriculum and degree requirements, assessment and accreditation and other duties related to departmental and college organization and operation;

discipline‑appropriate scholarly and creative activity; and other professional engagement in the broader life of the College community to maintain and continually improve the academic standards of the College and foster the best possible College experience for students.

• Teach core courses in Nursing (Medical‑Surgical), or related fields.
• Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using the most relevant and scholarly tools available.
• Contribute to the development, planning, and implementation of a high‑quality curriculum.
• Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta‑cognitive processes, and advancement of critical communication skills.
• Model and cultivate open‑minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem‑solving.
• Attend and participate in department meetings, Commencement, Convocations, time‑sensitive meetings called by administration, student open houses, orientations and administrative days.
• Maintain a current level of knowledge and evidence‑based educational practices for courses/subjects taught.
• Uphold and contribute to the Frederick Community College Strategic Plan.
• Demonstrate positive attitudes and use effective skills in human relations with students, colleagues, administrators, and members of the community.
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Current Maryland RN or compact state licensure in good standing.
• Two (2) years recent Medical‑Surgical clinical experience.

• Pediatric Experience.
• Evidence of membership in professional academic associations.
• Two (2) years college teaching experience.
• Have the clinical experience necessary to function effectively and safely in the clinical nurse faculty’s area of responsibility.
• Evidence of continuous professional development in the clinical setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

A full list of FCC benefits can be found here:  FCC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical insurance, dental and vision plans, waiver of FCC tuition for employee and eligible dependents, tuition reimbursement, generous leave benefits, retirement plans, and more!

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.