Nursing Instructor Jobs in Arizona

Nursing Instructor jobs in Arizona are actively in demand, concentrated in community colleges, university nursing programs, and hospital-based clinical education departments, with openings from adjunct faculty through program director level. Phoenix, Tucson, and Mesa are the primary hiring hubs, home to established institutions and health systems such as Arizona State University, Maricopa Community Colleges, and Banner Health that maintain ongoing nursing faculty needs. The most sought-after specialties are medical-surgical, simulation lab instruction, and clinical practicum coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Open roles10
Top employerCarrington College
Top cityMesa, AZ
Cities hiring6
Top industryEducation
Companies hiring7

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Nursing Instructor (Clinic Teaching)
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Nursing Instructor (Clinic Teaching)
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, Arizona
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
$37.51 - $46.89/hr
Master's degree in nursing
1,001-5,000

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RN Nursing Assistant Class Instructor Lakeside Hourly
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RN Nursing Assistant Class Instructor Lakeside Hourly
Haven Health Group
Lakeside, Arizona
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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Instructor, Pre-Licensure Nursing (Tucson) (On-Call/Per Diem)
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Instructor, Pre-Licensure Nursing (Tucson) (On-Call/Per Diem)
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$40 - $60/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Instructor, Pre-Licensure Nursing (Gilbert) (On-Call/Per Diem)
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Instructor, Pre-Licensure Nursing (Gilbert) (On-Call/Per Diem)
University of Arizona
Gilbert, Arizona
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
$40 - $60/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Nursing Clinical Instructor
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Nursing Clinical Instructor
Carrington College
Tucson, Arizona
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Bachelor of Science
501-1,000

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Nursing Instructor Jobs by City in Arizona

Where Arizona roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Mesa
4 jobs
Tucson
2 jobs
Gilbert
1 job
Phoenix
1 job
Lakeside
1 job
Surprise
1 job

Nursing Instructor Job Market in Arizona

A snapshot from current Arizona openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Carrington College2 open roles
University of Arizona2 open roles
East Valley Institute of Technology2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education

What Arizona Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nursing instructor jobs across Arizona.

  • Active Arizona RN license in good standing with the Arizona State Board of Nursing
  • Master of Science in Nursing or higher degree from an accredited program
  • Minimum two years of recent clinical nursing experience in a relevant specialty
  • Prior teaching, precepting, or clinical instruction experience in an academic or hospital setting
  • Familiarity with curriculum development, course design, or accreditation standards such as ACEN or CCNE
  • Current BLS certification and willingness to maintain ongoing professional development

Nursing Instructor Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nursing instructor in Arizona?

Becoming a nursing instructor in Arizona starts with holding an active RN license issued or recognized by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Most positions at community colleges and universities require at least a Master of Science in Nursing, though some clinical instructor roles accept a bachelor's degree with substantial experience. Aspiring instructors typically build a teaching portfolio through precepting, simulation facilitation, or adjunct roles at Maricopa Community Colleges or Arizona university nursing programs before advancing to full-time faculty positions.

How much do nursing instructors make in Arizona?

Nursing instructors in Arizona earn a median of about $78,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,400 for the lowest 10% to over $119,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire nursing instructors in Arizona?

Employers hiring nursing instructors in Arizona right now include Carrington College, University of Arizona, and East Valley Institute of Technology, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's large community college districts and health systems consistently post both adjunct and full-time nursing faculty openings throughout the year.

Which Arizona cities have the most nursing instructor jobs?

Mesa, Tucson, and Gilbert have the most nursing instructor openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates because of the concentration of community college campuses, state university health programs, and large hospital systems with clinical education departments, while Tucson's University of Arizona College of Nursing and surrounding healthcare network sustain consistent demand, and Mesa's growing population keeps Maricopa-area campuses actively recruiting faculty.

How can I get hired as a nursing instructor in Arizona with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing an adjunct or part-time clinical instructor position, which Arizona community colleges such as those in the Maricopa and Pima County systems frequently post for candidates who hold an active RN license and recent bedside experience. Lateral moves from charge nurse, preceptor, or staff education coordinator roles are common stepping stones. Completing a graduate certificate in nursing education alongside your clinical experience strengthens your candidacy, and volunteering as a simulation facilitator at a local program builds a teaching portfolio that full-time hiring committees look for.

Where can I find and apply to nursing instructor jobs in Arizona?

You can find and apply to nursing instructor jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings from across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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