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Nursing Instructor/Teacher, Postsecondary

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Annual openings

233

Median wage

$82,530

Typical education

Doctoral degree

Growth 2024–2034

+8%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Doctoral degree

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Experience detail

A minimum of 5 years of Healthcare industry experience is expected.

Work-based learning

Teachers may be part-time or full-time, which impacts their focus areas and time spent on instruction, fieldwork supervision, advising, service, and research.

Employer competency information

  • ● Communication - Be perceptive and responsive listeners, able to communicate with students in a variety of ways; help students to articulate their thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively ● Instruction & Customer Service - Know and demonstrate knowledge of the content being taught, making the instruction and content relevant to students while fostering a positive learning environment and adjusting instructional approaches as needed ● Psychology - Able to understand what motivates students to learn and feel valued and the ability to provide learning opportunities that meets those motivations ● Administration & Management - Able to manage interaction in the classroom and meet learning objectives across a semester ● Reading - Able to read, summarize, and communicate complex documents in relatable terms.

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A typical day

  1. Supervise students' laboratory and clinical work.
  2. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  3. Assess clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using a variety of methods.
  4. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  5. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  6. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
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