Nursing Instructor Jobs in Texas
Nursing Instructor jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with openings concentrated across community colleges, nursing schools, and hospital-based training programs at every level from adjunct clinical instructor through full-time tenured faculty. The busiest hiring markets are Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas-Fort Worth, where institutions such as Texas Health Resources, the University of Texas Health Science Center, and Houston Methodist have established nursing education programs. The most sought-after specialties include critical care simulation, obstetrics, and medical-surgical clinical instruction. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Medical-Surgical Nursing Faculty Instructor Position
The School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio invites MSN and/or MSN enrolled nurses to apply for an Instructor Faculty position to provide teaching in the undergraduate program. Qualified applicants with clinical experience in Medical-Surgical may apply for an academic faculty role with the School of Nursing.
Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
Supporting the teaching mission of the School of Nursing- Engaging in medical-surgical nursing professional service
Qualifications - The successful candidate will have:
A master’s degree in nursing, or enrollment in an MSN program.- Recent medical-surgical nurse clinical experience
- Current RN Licensure
Interested individuals should apply for requisition # 25000339 online at: https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty/page/school-of-nursing-opportunities-5
Please include the following required items in your application submission:
1. Letter of Intent outlining interest and experience
For questions, please contact the Office for Faculty Excellence at son-ofe@uthscsa.edu.
This position is within a newly unified Carnegie R1 research university, formed through the approved merger of UT Health San Antonio and UTSA. Faculty benefit from strong institutional support, interdisciplinary research collaborations, and a vibrant academic environment committed to innovation and community impact.
UT Health San Antonio seeks to provide the best in health career education, conduct groundbreaking biomedical research, while also providing the best patient care and community service to San Antonio and the South Texas/Border Region. With undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs, UT Health San Antonio is a major academic health science university composed of six schools: School of Medicine, School of Health Professions, School of Nursing, Dental School, and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Public Health. For more information on UT Health visit our website at www.uthscsa.edu.
School of Nursing
As San Antonio’s only NLN-designated Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, the School of Nursing leads academic nursing through innovative teaching, high-quality research, compassionate care, and impactful community service across South Texas and beyond.
We offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees, including BSN, DNP and PhD degrees and specialty certificates. Today, the school’s enrollment consists of almost twice the national average, including 37% first generation college students and 19% male nursing students. The School of Nursing employs a state-of-the-art Center for Simulation Innovation for clinical education, as well as a growing patient care practice providing primary and acute care at our own clinic, Wellness 360 and at a variety of community partner sites. As leaders in community outreach, we also operate a mobile health unit used for disaster relief and other missions.
Faculty enjoy a wide range of engagement through our research programs, Center for Community-Based Health Promotion with Women and Children and a new Center on Smart and Connected Health Technologies. Collaborative, interprofessional research opportunities include the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Disease, Barshop Institute for Longevity & Aging Studies, Center for Research to Advance Community Health and more. Our School of Nursing is home to some of the most unique population health and community-based health research in the region and in the state of Texas. Faculty scholarship is supported by a dedicated team in the Office of Nursing Research and Scholarship.
Visionary leaders in the School of Nursing have been nationally recognized for their commitment to the promotion of education, practice, and innovation. We are expanding our specialist network, faculty practice and community partnerships to advance innovative sustainable models of health care and increase health equity. We truly live our missions in Texas and beyond. Be part of our growing team!
UT San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability- Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.
Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
Medical-Surgical Nursing Faculty Instructor Position
The School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio invites MSN and/or MSN enrolled nurses to apply for an Instructor Faculty position to provide teaching in the undergraduate program. Qualified applicants with clinical experience in Medical-Surgical may apply for an academic faculty role with the School of Nursing.
Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
Supporting the teaching mission of the School of Nursing- Engaging in medical-surgical nursing professional service
Qualifications - The successful candidate will have:
A master’s degree in nursing, or enrollment in an MSN program.- Recent medical-surgical nurse clinical experience
- Current RN Licensure
Interested individuals should apply for requisition # 25000339 online at: https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty/page/school-of-nursing-opportunities-5
Please include the following required items in your application submission:
1. Letter of Intent outlining interest and experience
For questions, please contact the Office for Faculty Excellence at son-ofe@uthscsa.edu.
This position is within a newly unified Carnegie R1 research university, formed through the approved merger of UT Health San Antonio and UTSA. Faculty benefit from strong institutional support, interdisciplinary research collaborations, and a vibrant academic environment committed to innovation and community impact.
UT Health San Antonio seeks to provide the best in health career education, conduct groundbreaking biomedical research, while also providing the best patient care and community service to San Antonio and the South Texas/Border Region. With undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs, UT Health San Antonio is a major academic health science university composed of six schools: School of Medicine, School of Health Professions, School of Nursing, Dental School, and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Public Health. For more information on UT Health visit our website at www.uthscsa.edu.
School of Nursing
As San Antonio’s only NLN-designated Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, the School of Nursing leads academic nursing through innovative teaching, high-quality research, compassionate care, and impactful community service across South Texas and beyond.
We offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees, including BSN, DNP and PhD degrees and specialty certificates. Today, the school’s enrollment consists of almost twice the national average, including 37% first generation college students and 19% male nursing students. The School of Nursing employs a state-of-the-art Center for Simulation Innovation for clinical education, as well as a growing patient care practice providing primary and acute care at our own clinic, Wellness 360 and at a variety of community partner sites. As leaders in community outreach, we also operate a mobile health unit used for disaster relief and other missions.
Faculty enjoy a wide range of engagement through our research programs, Center for Community-Based Health Promotion with Women and Children and a new Center on Smart and Connected Health Technologies. Collaborative, interprofessional research opportunities include the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Disease, Barshop Institute for Longevity & Aging Studies, Center for Research to Advance Community Health and more. Our School of Nursing is home to some of the most unique population health and community-based health research in the region and in the state of Texas. Faculty scholarship is supported by a dedicated team in the Office of Nursing Research and Scholarship.
Visionary leaders in the School of Nursing have been nationally recognized for their commitment to the promotion of education, practice, and innovation. We are expanding our specialist network, faculty practice and community partnerships to advance innovative sustainable models of health care and increase health equity. We truly live our missions in Texas and beyond. Be part of our growing team!
UT San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability- Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.
Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nursing instructor jobs across Texas.
- Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing or higher degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum two years of recent clinical practice in a relevant nursing specialty
- Prior teaching, preceptoring, or clinical supervision experience in a healthcare setting
- Familiarity with curriculum development, simulation lab instruction, or online learning platforms
- Current BLS certification and alignment with Texas Board of Nursing faculty qualification standards
Nursing Instructor Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nursing instructor in Texas?
To become a nursing instructor in Texas, you must hold an active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the Texas Board of Nursing and meet the board's faculty qualification requirements, which include a graduate degree in nursing. Most full-time positions at accredited programs require a Master of Science in Nursing at minimum. Community colleges often accept applicants with a bachelor's degree plus substantial clinical experience for adjunct or clinical faculty roles.
How much do nursing instructors make in Texas?
Nursing instructors in Texas earn a median of about $84,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,760 for the lowest 10% to over $137,530 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire nursing instructors in Texas?
Employers hiring nursing instructors in Texas right now include SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE, Minnesota State, and Alamo Colleges District, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's large academic medical centers and community college districts are among the most consistent sources of nursing faculty openings in the state.
Which Texas cities have the most nursing instructor jobs?
San Antonio, Levelland, and Austin have the most nursing instructor openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its concentration of academic medical centers and nursing schools, while San Antonio and Dallas-Fort Worth support steady demand through large health systems, community college networks, and university-affiliated clinical training programs serving those major metropolitan populations.
Are there remote nursing instructor jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're less common than in many other fields because nursing instruction typically involves hands-on clinical supervision and simulation lab work that requires an on-site presence. About 0% of nursing instructor openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles tend to focus on didactic coursework, online theory courses, or curriculum development rather than direct clinical teaching.
How can I get hired as a nursing instructor in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for adjunct or part-time clinical faculty roles at Texas community colleges, which often accept candidates with strong bedside experience even without prior teaching. Institutions such as Austin Community College and San Jacinto College regularly hire clinical adjuncts from hospital settings. Transitioning from a preceptor, charge nurse, or staff development educator role builds directly relevant credentials, and completing a Texas Board of Nursing-approved faculty preparation course strengthens any application.
Where can I find and apply to nursing instructor jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to nursing instructor jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Texas employers in one place. Search the listings to see roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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