... instructors interested in teaching courses in one or more of the following areas within the Direct ... Medical Assistant 4) Nursing Assistant 5) Patient Care Technician 6) Pharmacy Technician 7) ...
... instructors interested in teaching courses in one or more of the following areas within the Direct ... Medical Assistant 4) Nursing Assistant 5) Patient Care Technician 6) Pharmacy Technician 7) ...
ALS instructors are tasked with delivering high-quality education and training to prepare students ... Current and valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) (Paramedic, Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse ...
ALS instructors are tasked with delivering high-quality education and training to prepare students ... Current and valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) (Paramedic, Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse ...
ALS Instructor, Emergency Medicine (PRN)
Washington, DC ยท On-site
$29.38 - $38.25/hr
ALS instructors are tasked with delivering high-quality education and training to prepare students ... Current and valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) (Paramedic, Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse ...
ALS Instructor, Emergency Medicine (PRN)
Washington, DC ยท On-site
$29.38 - $38.25/hr
ALS instructors are tasked with delivering high-quality education and training to prepare students ... Current and valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) (Paramedic, Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse ...
ALS instructors are tasked with delivering high-quality education and training to prepare students ... Current and valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) (Paramedic, Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse ...
ALS instructors are tasked with delivering high-quality education and training to prepare students ... Current and valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) (Paramedic, Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse ...
ALS Instructor, Emergency Medicine (PRN)
$61K - $79K/yr
ALS instructors are tasked with delivering high-quality education and training to prepare students ... Current and valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) (Paramedic, Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse ...
ALS Instructor, Emergency Medicine (PRN)
$61K - $79K/yr
ALS instructors are tasked with delivering high-quality education and training to prepare students ... Current and valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) (Paramedic, Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse ...
ALS Instructor, Emergency Medicine (PRN)
Washington, DC ยท On-site
$29.38 - $38.25/hr
ALS instructors are tasked with delivering high-quality education and training to prepare students ... Current and valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) (Paramedic, Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse ...
ALS Instructor, Emergency Medicine (PRN)
Washington, DC ยท On-site
$29.38 - $38.25/hr
ALS instructors are tasked with delivering high-quality education and training to prepare students ... Current and valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) (Paramedic, Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse ...
ALS Instructor, Emergency Medicine (PRN)
$61K - $79K/yr
ALS instructors are tasked with delivering high-quality education and training to prepare students ... Current and valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) (Paramedic, Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse ...
ALS Instructor, Emergency Medicine (PRN)
$61K - $79K/yr
ALS instructors are tasked with delivering high-quality education and training to prepare students ... Current and valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) (Paramedic, Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse ...
Health and Allied Health - Adjunct Faculty Continuing Education
Catonsville, MD ยท On-site
$32.90/hr
... assistant, nurse refresher, patient care technician, pharmacy technician, physical therapy tech ... Instructors should have experience teaching and have an expert knowledge of the topic they are ...
Health and Allied Health - Adjunct Faculty Continuing Education
Catonsville, MD ยท On-site
$32.90/hr
... assistant, nurse refresher, patient care technician, pharmacy technician, physical therapy tech ... Instructors should have experience teaching and have an expert knowledge of the topic they are ...
The instructor is entrusted with imparting the knowledge and skills each student needs to be ... Director of Nursing. * Facilitate and assist in student lab and simulation activities.
The instructor is entrusted with imparting the knowledge and skills each student needs to be ... Director of Nursing. * Facilitate and assist in student lab and simulation activities.
The instructor is entrusted with imparting the knowledge and skills each student needs to be ... Director of Nursing. * Facilitate and assist in student lab and simulation activities.
The instructor is entrusted with imparting the knowledge and skills each student needs to be ... Director of Nursing. * Facilitate and assist in student lab and simulation activities.
The instructor is entrusted with imparting the knowledge and skills each student needs to be ... Director of Nursing. * Facilitate and assist in student lab and simulation activities.
The instructor is entrusted with imparting the knowledge and skills each student needs to be ... Director of Nursing. * Facilitate and assist in student lab and simulation activities.
Faculty, Nursing Pediatrics
Largo, MD ยท On-site
$53K - $75K/yr
The instructor performs all other duties as directed by the Division Dean, Provost, or the ... Active R.N. licensure or eligibility for active R.N. licensure in Maryland. * Two years of teaching ...
Faculty, Nursing Pediatrics
Largo, MD ยท On-site
$53K - $75K/yr
The instructor performs all other duties as directed by the Division Dean, Provost, or the ... Active R.N. licensure or eligibility for active R.N. licensure in Maryland. * Two years of teaching ...
Standardized Patient/PETA/GUTA (School of Medicine Simulation Center)
Baltimore, MD ยท On-site
$15 - $25/hr
... Nursing, etc.) and external clients. The JHMSC has a special interest in resuscitation, crisis ... One year of experience as a Standardized Patient/PETA/GUTA, a health professional, an instructor ...
Standardized Patient/PETA/GUTA (School of Medicine Simulation Center)
Baltimore, MD ยท On-site
$15 - $25/hr
... Nursing, etc.) and external clients. The JHMSC has a special interest in resuscitation, crisis ... One year of experience as a Standardized Patient/PETA/GUTA, a health professional, an instructor ...
Standardized Patient/PETA/GUTA (School of Medicine Simulation Center)
Baltimore, MD ยท On-site
$15 - $25/hr
... Nursing, etc.) and external clients. The JHMSC has a special interest in resuscitation, crisis ... One year of experience as a Standardized Patient/PETA/GUTA, a health professional, an instructor ...
Standardized Patient/PETA/GUTA (School of Medicine Simulation Center)
Baltimore, MD ยท On-site
$15 - $25/hr
... Nursing, etc.) and external clients. The JHMSC has a special interest in resuscitation, crisis ... One year of experience as a Standardized Patient/PETA/GUTA, a health professional, an instructor ...
Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator- Physical Therapist Assistant
Baltimore, MD ยท On-site
$73K - $85K/yr
Nursing & Health Professions Opening Date: 07/07/2026 FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: N/A About ... Description/Job Summary Baltimore City Community College is searching for an Assistant Professor in ...
Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator- Physical Therapist Assistant
Baltimore, MD ยท On-site
$73K - $85K/yr
Nursing & Health Professions Opening Date: 07/07/2026 FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: N/A About ... Description/Job Summary Baltimore City Community College is searching for an Assistant Professor in ...
Health and Allied Health - Adjunct Faculty Continuing Education
MD ยท On-site
$32.90/hr
... assistant, nurse refresher, patient care technician, pharmacy technician, physical therapy tech ... Instructors should have experience teaching and have an expert knowledge of the topic they are ...
Health and Allied Health - Adjunct Faculty Continuing Education
MD ยท On-site
$32.90/hr
... assistant, nurse refresher, patient care technician, pharmacy technician, physical therapy tech ... Instructors should have experience teaching and have an expert knowledge of the topic they are ...
Master's degree in nursing required for the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor. College level teaching experience, clinical nursing experience within the past 1-4 years, and at least two years of ...
Master's degree in nursing required for the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor. College level teaching experience, clinical nursing experience within the past 1-4 years, and at least two years of ...
Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Leesburg, VA ยท On-site
$93K - $105K/yr
... at the assistant or associate professor rank. This is an onsite, 12-month appointment at the ... Dunn School of Pharmacy and the Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing. The University and School ...
Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Leesburg, VA ยท On-site
$93K - $105K/yr
... at the assistant or associate professor rank. This is an onsite, 12-month appointment at the ... Dunn School of Pharmacy and the Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing. The University and School ...
Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Leesburg, VA ยท On-site
$93K - $105K/yr
... at the assistant or associate professor rank. This is an onsite, 12-month appointment at the ... Dunn School of Pharmacy and the Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing. The University and School ...
Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Leesburg, VA ยท On-site
$93K - $105K/yr
... at the assistant or associate professor rank. This is an onsite, 12-month appointment at the ... Dunn School of Pharmacy and the Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing. The University and School ...
In-Person Fitness Instructor - PRN
Rockville, MD ยท On-site
$40/hr
Report attendance numbers as requested. * Assist with the completion of safety event forms should ... Medical Corps - 60J, 60L, 61F, 61H, 61N, 61R,62B Medical Specialist Corps - 65B, 65C, 65D Nurse ...
In-Person Fitness Instructor - PRN
Rockville, MD ยท On-site
$40/hr
Report attendance numbers as requested. * Assist with the completion of safety event forms should ... Medical Corps - 60J, 60L, 61F, 61H, 61N, 61R,62B Medical Specialist Corps - 65B, 65C, 65D Nurse ...
Nursing Assistant Instructor information
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$22.7K - $25.8K
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$33K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
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How much do nursing assistant instructor jobs pay per year?
What is a nursing assistant instructor?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nursing assistant instructor?
What is the difference between Nursing Assistant Instructor vs Certified Nursing Assistant?
| Aspect | Nursing Assistant Instructor | Certified Nursing Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires a nursing license and teaching certification | High school diploma or equivalent, CNA certification |
| Work Environment | Educational settings, training programs, classrooms | Hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities |
| Employer & Industry | Vocational schools, community colleges, healthcare training programs | Healthcare facilities, long-term care providers |
| Primary Focus | Teaching and training future CNAs | Providing direct patient care as a CNA |
The main difference between a Nursing Assistant Instructor and a Certified Nursing Assistant is that the instructor focuses on teaching and training students to become CNAs, often working in educational settings and requiring additional teaching credentials. In contrast, CNAs provide direct patient care in healthcare facilities. Both roles are essential in the healthcare industry but serve different functions within the patient care and education continuum.
What are some common challenges nursing assistant instructors face when transitioning from clinical practice to teaching?

Adjunct Instructor - Healthcare Direct Pathway
Washington, DC โข On-site
Full-time, Part-time
Re-posted 2 days ago
Job description
Area of Consideration: Open to the Public
Employment Status: Part -Time, Temporary
Pay Plan, Series & Grade: ES0000/0000/01
Salary Range: varies depending on assignment.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Location: 3100 Martin Luther King Jr SE Washington, DC 20032
Brief Description of Duties
The University of the District of Columbia is a public land grant institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. Incumbents must teach all assigned classes and hours as determined by semester course schedule; Incumbents will be required to prepare and deliver relevant curriculum to students in the, using a variety of teaching methods to include, but not limited to, lecture, class discussion, demonstration labs, and projects. The University of the District of Columbia - Division of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning (UDC-WDLL), a branch campus of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), is seeking enthusiastic and qualified part-time instructors interested in teaching courses in one or more of the following areas within the Direct Healthcare Pathway: 1) EKG Technician 2) Dialysis Technician 3) Medical Assistant 4) Nursing Assistant 5) Patient Care Technician 6) Pharmacy Technician 7) Phlebotomy Technician 8) Medical Assistant, 9) Pharmacy Technician.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on, guided, differentiated instruction to students enrolled in the courses as specified in the schedule and course contract.
- Participate in evaluating and selecting assigned text and instructional materials; prepare course materials and lesson plans.
- Conduct efficient and effective classroom management.
- Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the institution, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines, and evaluation criteria.
- Use the institution's learning management system to post syllabus, assignments, and other materials and to communicate with students, in a timely manner.
- Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles and provide interesting and engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered.
- Regularly communicates and refers students to university and division-wide student success (academic and career) opportunities, resources, services, events, and information to assist students in removing and/or mitigating barriers to employment to achieve their educational and career goals.
- Maintain records of enrollment and attendance, assessments and grades, and submit class rosters and grade sheets by the deadlines established by the institution.
- Provide an educational environment conducive to learning, establishing, and maintaining classroom control.
- Encourage students to submit course evaluations/surveys, review course evaluations and use feedback to improve course delivery.
- Attend all required meetings to stay abreast of all pathway-specific and division-wide policies, requirements, and expectations.
- Review and adhere to the WDLL "Faculty/Instructor guide".
- Meet with the Dean or Pathway Director as needed to discuss all aspects of the course including student progress and curriculum development (may be required to provide input into program development), on a regular basis.
- Adhere to University and division-specific policies and guidelines in all matters concerning academics and student and staff conduct.
- Provide student progress reports to the Pathway Director.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in subject matter area
- Prior teaching experience in the subject field/industry or must demonstrate evidence of teaching potential.
- Must possess current certification in subject matter (Certification must be the same as the course being taught).
- Be familiar with subject area certification processes, guidelines, and procedures.
Information to Applicant
Condition of Employment: Temporary employment may be ended at anytime with or without cause.
Collective Bargaining Unit: Dependent upon certain criteria, this position may be eligible for representation and require payment of union fees through direct payroll deduction.
Employment Benefits: Due to the temporary nature of this appointment, this position is ineligible for benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.
Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.
Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.
Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.
Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management Only.
Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at (202) 274-5380.
The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University's EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .
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