Instructor Jobs in New York
Instructor jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in higher education, K-12 systems, corporate training, and workforce development programs, with openings at every level from adjunct and entry-level to department lead and senior curriculum specialist. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where institutions like the City University of New York system, the State University of New York system, and IBM draw consistent demand across subject areas. Corporate training, continuing education, and technical instruction are among the fastest-growing specialties in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide. The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 112,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university’s community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.
NYTech’s College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks an Instructor for its Masters Program in Biomedical Sciences (BMS) located at the Old Westbury campus.
Responsibilities
The faculty responsibilities are divided into teaching, service, and scholarly activities. All faculty are expected to participate effectively in all three areas. These responsibilities are further explained below:
Teaching
- Actively participate in facilitating the learning of biomedical graduate students.
- Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and modification as part of the program's continuing quality improvement and assessment efforts.
- Assist other BMS faculty members with course management and administration.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of basic scientific and clinical faculty to create and implement basic science content in an innovative and integrated biomedical curriculum that follows established best practices.
- Participate in the developed and implemented student assessment and evaluation processes, providing feedback and remedial assistance to ensure that all students fulfill the established requirements.
- Participate in, develop, and facilitate a variety of active learning events, including case-based learning.
- Mentor and advise graduate BMS students.
Service
- Serve on program committees, provide leadership, mentoring, and knowledge to students, and participate in professional organizations or groups as assigned by the Director of the BMS Program in Old Westbury.
- Maintain regular office hours for student advising, mentoring, and tutoring.
- Demonstrate adaptability and willingness to help the institution achieve its goal and vision through teaching, academic administration duties (course/program coordinator/director), and/or other duties as given by the course leadership.
- Advance the COM's prominence by advancing its goal and vision, as well as your own personal career.
General Expectations
- Maintain a personal and professional development plan, including documentation of teaching, professional development activities and plans, service provided to college and communities, scholarly activity (primarily in medical education) to assure personal growth and continued competency in consultation with the director of biomedical sciences program.
- Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance.
- Demonstrate and role model an ongoing ability to work cooperatively and as a team with colleagues, supervisors, and support staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
An earned Master’s-level degree (e.g., M.S., M.A.) in educational, biomedical (e.g., microbiology, physiology, biochemistry, genetics), or a related discipline (e.g., pharmacology) with documented teaching experience is preferred. Candidates with or on a path towards a terminal degree (e.g., Ed.D., Ph.D., DO, MD, Pharm. D.) and documented experience in medical education will also be considered. Evidence of ability or potential to conduct scholarly activity in medical education, or health policy/public health, ability to mentor students, and excellent interpersonal, team, and collaborative skills are essential. Preference will be given to candidates with documented teaching experience and a scholarly record emphasizing medical education, or health policy/public health.
OTHER INFORMATION
New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.
New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.
Minimum Salary USD $80,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary USD $85,000.00/Yr.
INTRODUCTION
New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide. The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 112,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university’s community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.
NYTech’s College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks an Instructor for its Masters Program in Biomedical Sciences (BMS) located at the Old Westbury campus.
Responsibilities
The faculty responsibilities are divided into teaching, service, and scholarly activities. All faculty are expected to participate effectively in all three areas. These responsibilities are further explained below:
Teaching
- Actively participate in facilitating the learning of biomedical graduate students.
- Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and modification as part of the program's continuing quality improvement and assessment efforts.
- Assist other BMS faculty members with course management and administration.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of basic scientific and clinical faculty to create and implement basic science content in an innovative and integrated biomedical curriculum that follows established best practices.
- Participate in the developed and implemented student assessment and evaluation processes, providing feedback and remedial assistance to ensure that all students fulfill the established requirements.
- Participate in, develop, and facilitate a variety of active learning events, including case-based learning.
- Mentor and advise graduate BMS students.
Service
- Serve on program committees, provide leadership, mentoring, and knowledge to students, and participate in professional organizations or groups as assigned by the Director of the BMS Program in Old Westbury.
- Maintain regular office hours for student advising, mentoring, and tutoring.
- Demonstrate adaptability and willingness to help the institution achieve its goal and vision through teaching, academic administration duties (course/program coordinator/director), and/or other duties as given by the course leadership.
- Advance the COM's prominence by advancing its goal and vision, as well as your own personal career.
General Expectations
- Maintain a personal and professional development plan, including documentation of teaching, professional development activities and plans, service provided to college and communities, scholarly activity (primarily in medical education) to assure personal growth and continued competency in consultation with the director of biomedical sciences program.
- Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance.
- Demonstrate and role model an ongoing ability to work cooperatively and as a team with colleagues, supervisors, and support staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
An earned Master’s-level degree (e.g., M.S., M.A.) in educational, biomedical (e.g., microbiology, physiology, biochemistry, genetics), or a related discipline (e.g., pharmacology) with documented teaching experience is preferred. Candidates with or on a path towards a terminal degree (e.g., Ed.D., Ph.D., DO, MD, Pharm. D.) and documented experience in medical education will also be considered. Evidence of ability or potential to conduct scholarly activity in medical education, or health policy/public health, ability to mentor students, and excellent interpersonal, team, and collaborative skills are essential. Preference will be given to candidates with documented teaching experience and a scholarly record emphasizing medical education, or health policy/public health.
OTHER INFORMATION
New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.
New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.
Minimum Salary USD $80,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary USD $85,000.00/Yr.
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Instructor Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Syracuse University71
- Long Island University58
- Zeta Charter Schools58
- University at Buffalo54
- Hofstra University42
Top Industries Hiring
- Education759
- Healthcare & Medical Services127
- Non-Profit & Social Services99
- Technology & Software27
- Science & Research11
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in instructor jobs across New York.
- Valid New York State teaching certificate or professional educator license for the relevant subject area
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject field or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering instruction to adult or K-12 learners
- Proficiency with learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, or Brightspace
- Strong classroom management skills and ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners
- Master's degree preferred for higher education or advanced corporate training instructor roles
Instructor Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an instructor in New York?
The path depends on the setting. For K-12 public schools, the New York State Education Department requires a state-issued teaching certificate, which involves completing an approved teacher preparation program and passing the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations. For higher education adjunct or full-time roles, a master's or doctoral degree in the subject area is the standard requirement. Corporate and workforce training instructors typically need subject-matter expertise plus a portfolio of curriculum or facilitation experience rather than a state license.
Which companies hire instructors in New York?
Employers hiring instructors in New York right now include Syracuse University, Long Island University, and Zeta Charter Schools, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's density of large universities, hospital systems, and Fortune 500 headquarters means demand is spread across education, healthcare training, and corporate learning and development functions.
Which New York cities have the most instructor jobs?
New York, Brooklyn, and Syracuse have the most instructor openings in New York. New York City dominates by volume given the concentration of CUNY and SUNY campuses, major corporate headquarters, and healthcare institutions, while Buffalo and Albany reflect strong regional university presence and state government training needs that sustain steady demand outside the metro.
Are there remote instructor jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than many fields, particularly for online course development, corporate e-learning, and continuing education roles. About 4% of instructor openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how broadly the field has adopted asynchronous and virtual delivery. Hands-on technical, lab-based, or K-12 classroom roles remain almost entirely on-site.
How can I get hired as an instructor in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a graduate teaching assistantship or adjunct appointment at a CUNY or SUNY campus, where candidates with a master's degree in progress can gain classroom hours. Corporate training roles at large New York employers often hire from adjacent roles like training coordinator, instructional design assistant, or subject-matter specialist. Completing a NYSED-approved student teaching placement and passing the required certification exams gives candidates a concrete credential that opens K-12 doors even without a full-time record.
Where can I find and apply to instructor jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to instructor jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search through the roles available, find the ones that fit your background and preferred location, and apply directly.
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