Nursing Instructor Jobs in Kentucky
Nursing Instructor jobs in Kentucky are open across Lexington, Louisville, and Bowling Green and other Kentucky metros, with employers like University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, and Western Kentucky University hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Title: Nursing Instructor – Simulation
Salary Range: $45,000 to $54,000
Contract Term Length: 10 Months
Standard Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status: Exempt
College: Hopkinsville Community College
Campus Location: Hopkinsville Community College
Department: Academic Affairs
Total Rewards
Hopkinsville Community College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:
- Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
- Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
- 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
- Vacation/Sick Time
- Work-Life Balance
- 9.5 Paid Holidays
- 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary
The primary purpose of the Nursing Instructor - Simulation is to provide quality simulated nursing clinical experiences to nursing students at Hopkinsville Community College.
Job Duties:
Effectively teach simulated clinical experiences for the nursing division as assigned by the college (assignments may be at any campus site).
- Develop and implement simulated nursing clinical experiences.
- Provide for and be actively involved in on-going evaluations, development, and enhancement of simulation.
- Actively utilize instructional and discipline research data to employ methods for continuous improvement in instructional and institutional effectiveness.
- Actively utilize technology as a learning tool and actively evaluate instructional tools for effective learning in the area of simulation.
- Participate in academic and student enhancement activities, including student advising.
- Maintain and improve, through professional development, competence in discipline knowledge and instructional techniques, including capabilities in the development of simulation.
- Participate in internal and external service activities (college committees, system committees, community relations).
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Nursing faculty shall hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
RN license to practice in Kentucky, with a minimum of two years experience as a registered nurse within the past five years.
Experience with simulation technology and creation of simulation experiences preferred.
Desire and enthusiasm to grow and learn the dynamics of simulation with attendance at conferences and future certification in the area.
Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.
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Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Nursing Instructor Job Market in Kentucky
A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University of Kentucky14

- University of Louisville9

- Western Kentucky University5

- Kentucky Community and Technical College System1

- Murray State University1

Top Industries Hiring
- Education30
- Science & Research2
What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nursing instructor jobs across Kentucky.
- Active RN license in the state where the position is located
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher for most faculty positions
- Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience in a relevant specialty
- Experience teaching, precepting, or mentoring nursing students or new graduates
- Familiarity with simulation lab equipment and scenario-based instruction methods
- Knowledge of NCLEX preparation strategies and accreditation standards such as ACEN or CCNE
Nursing Instructor Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing instructor jobs are there in Kentucky?
There are 30+ nursing instructor openings in Kentucky on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Lexington, Louisville, and Bowling Green. New positions post regularly as employers across Kentucky hire.
How much do nursing instructors make in Kentucky?
Nursing instructors in Kentucky earn a median of about $71,920 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $47,730 for the lowest 10% to over $105,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Kentucky cities have the most nursing instructor jobs?
Lexington, Louisville, and Bowling Green have the most nursing instructor openings in Kentucky right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire nursing instructors in Kentucky?
Employers hiring nursing instructors in Kentucky include University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, and Western Kentucky University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote nursing instructor jobs in Kentucky?
Yes. About 0% of nursing instructor openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Kentucky metros.
How do I apply for nursing instructor jobs in Kentucky?
You can apply to nursing instructor jobs in Kentucky directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Kentucky location, then apply to each one that fits.
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