Nursing Instructor Jobs in Pennsylvania
Nursing Instructor jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently in demand, with openings concentrated at academic medical centers, community colleges, and hospital-affiliated nursing schools from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. Most hiring occurs in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allensburg, where anchor institutions such as Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Temple University Health System employ nursing faculty at every level from clinical adjunct through program director. The most sought-after specialties are medical-surgical instruction, simulation-based clinical education, and community health nursing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description :
AHN Citizens School of Nursing is opening a new satellite campus in Erie!!!
We are launching a part-time three-year program offering flexible education to students balancing work and family.
The first class starts in January with up to 25 students enrolled.
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
Provides classroom and clinical instruction and evaluation of students; Contributes to functions of Faculty Organization to recruit and admit students, develop, implement and evaluate the program.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaches classroom theory for assigned courses which include course development, creation of outlines, syllabi, bibliographies, teaching materials and examinations according to school policy to insure instruction is current and relevant. (30%)
- Provides clinical instruction and supervision in the clinical area to assist the student in socialization, skill development and the correlation of classroom theory to clinical area. (30%)
- Evaluates student performance in the classroom and in the clinical area according to school policy to insure the promotion and graduation of students. (15%)
- Contributes to the Faculty Organization and its standing committees as assigned to carry out the functions of the organization. (15%)
- Contributes to the annual systematic evaluation activities to improve program quality and maintain accreditation. (10%) Performs other duties as assigned or required
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
- Master's Degree in Nursing required or must be obtained within 5 years of hire
- Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
- 2 years experience in clinical area of direct responsibility may be required depending on specialty
Preferred
- Two years teaching experience in a school of nursing 3 years of inpatient RN experience with foundations of Med/Surg
**This position is full time days with every other weekend day shifts for clinicals and labs**
Additional Employment Requirements:
- CPR – American Heart Association
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nursing instructor jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Active Pennsylvania registered nurse license issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing or higher degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum two years of recent direct clinical nursing practice experience
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering curriculum in a nursing program
- Relevant specialty certification such as CCRN, CEN, or board-recognized clinical credential
- Proficiency with learning management systems and clinical simulation technology
Nursing Instructor Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nursing instructor in Pennsylvania?
To become a nursing instructor in Pennsylvania, you must hold an active registered nurse license issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and hold at least a Master of Science in Nursing, which most accredited programs and community colleges require for faculty appointments. Programs accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education also expect candidates to demonstrate recent clinical practice experience in the subject area they will teach.
How much do nursing instructors make in Pennsylvania?
Nursing instructors in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $78,460 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $47,280 for the lowest 10% to over $107,640 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire nursing instructors in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring nursing instructors in Pennsylvania right now include UPMC, La Roche University, and Allegheny Health Network, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of academic medical centers and community college nursing programs means openings appear frequently across both university health systems and public higher education institutions throughout the state.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most nursing instructor jobs?
Erie, Pittsburgh, and Washington have the most nursing instructor openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its dense cluster of academic medical centers, nursing schools, and health system campuses, while Pittsburgh's demand is driven by UPMC and regional community colleges, and smaller cities draw openings from hospital-sponsored clinical education programs serving surrounding communities.
Are there remote nursing instructor jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. About 13% of nursing instructor openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on clinical supervision the role requires. The portions of the role most likely to be remote are didactic course delivery for theory-based courses, curriculum development work, and online sections within hybrid nursing degree programs.
How can I get hired as a nursing instructor in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an adjunct or part-time clinical instructor position, which community colleges and hospital-based schools of nursing in Pennsylvania use to bring in working nurses who are still building teaching experience. Institutions such as Community College of Philadelphia and CCAC in Pittsburgh regularly hire adjunct clinical instructors from staff nurses at their affiliated hospitals. Completing a graduate certificate in nursing education while working as an adjunct, or moving laterally from a preceptor or charge nurse role, gives candidates a concrete edge when applying for full-time faculty positions.
Where can I find and apply to nursing instructor jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to nursing instructor jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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