Adjunct, Certified Nursing Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information Adjunct Job Title: Adjunct Certified Nursing Assistant Disciplines: Adjunct

Adjunct Job Description

Position Summary: Provides didactic and/or skills instruction following Maryland Board of Nursing approved CNA curriculum to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and objectives. Instructors prepare continuing education students to take the Maryland Board of Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant CNA skills exam and the Geriatric Nursing Assistant GNA exam.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following are the functions essential to performing this job:

1. Conduct organized classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and objectives and in accordance with Maryland Board of Nursing approved curriculum.
2. Teach core skills related to CNAGNA scope of practice.
3. Evaluate the progress of each student, notify students in need of remediation and/or tutoring services.
4. Prepare students for CNA and GNA testing.
5. Supervise and evaluate students during clinical experience at long term care facility.
6. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
7. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline knowledge and instructional methods.

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. Current Registered Nurse RN with license to practice in Maryland.
2. Minimum of two years nursing experience. At least one year of which was in caring for the elderly or chronically ill in the past 5 years.
3. Complete a course with a minimum of 16 hours of instruction in the principals of adult education or have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience classroom or corporate.

Desired Qualifications

1. Bachelors of Science in Nursing or higher in progress or earned.
2. Ability to prepare and present information and material in a classroom instructional environment.
3. Knowledge of basic ADL skills personal care skills pertaining to resident care in a long term care facility.
4. Ability to perform and instruct skills according to MBON guidelines.
5. Ability to supervise and assess up to 8 students in a long term care facility during clinical in long term care setting.
6. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
7. Experience using Blackboard.
8. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Pool Number: TS665P

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. By completing this application, you are putting your name into consideration to be hired as a Frederick Community College adjunct faculty member. This posting will remain active through 05/31/2026. For questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact Robin Hovermale at rhovermale@frederick.edu.

Frederick Community College: An Equal Opportunity Employer

Frederick Community College values campus diversity in students and staff and strongly encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply. Frederick Community College 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.

Non-Discrimination Statement

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.

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What is the highest level of education attained? (GED, High School Diploma, Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, PHD) Applicants must be willing to accept a class assignment within the next academic year. Please indicate your availability below - day, evening, weekends.

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents:

• Resume
• CV
• Optional Documents:
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts