Nursing Instructor Jobs in Wisconsin
Nursing Instructor jobs in Wisconsin draw consistent demand from the state's network of technical colleges, university nursing programs, and hospital-based clinical education departments, with openings at every level from adjunct clinical instructor to full-time faculty. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay anchor most of the hiring, with institutions like the University of Wisconsin system, Froedtert Health, and Aurora Health Care among the most established employers. The highest-demand focus areas are medical-surgical simulation, psychiatric-mental health nursing education, and obstetrics clinical instruction. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Northwood Technical College is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a full-time Nursing Assistant Instructor at any of our four campus locations. (Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake or Superior)
Northwood Tech Instructors teach in a discipline area in which they have specific training and competence. Instructors are expected to foster learner success, assess learner achievement, and continually improve learning opportunities. Instructors teach in a variety of learning environments including face-to-face, online, web-conferencing, and hybrid classrooms. Instructors are expected to continually improve the overall quality and delivery of learning, including the support of programs and collegewide initiatives. This position is scheduled over three academic terms each year, with work hours determined to best meet program and student needs. This position will be located Collegewide with expectation of travel throughout the district.
The Nursing Assistant Instructor is responsible for providing high-quality classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction for students enrolled in Northwood Technical College’s Nursing Assistant program. This position will primarily deliver instruction at multiple locations using the College’s mobile nursing assistant laboratory, expanding access to Nursing Assistant education throughout the Northwood Tech service area. This position requires a flexible schedule to accommodate instructional needs, mobile lab travel, and varying course locations. The instructor will travel and teach at Northwood Tech campus and workforce accelerators, high schools, community locations, and other locations as assigned.
This is a grant-funded, limited-term employment (LTE) position with funding currently secured through September 30, 2027. Opportunities for continuation will be evaluated based on program needs, funding availability, and performance.
Responsibilities:
- Actively embody and promote Northwood Tech’s Values:
- Collaboration – Value relationships that enhance learning and promote economic development.
- Innovation – Embrace the latest theories and technologies to support student and community success.
- Excellence – Prioritize high quality education, services, and continuous improvement in a dynamic learning environment.
- Community – Value our deep connections to our communities by working together to provide solutions through student success.
- Support – Empower individuals by supporting their success with quality experiences and services designed to meet their needs.
- Integrity – Uphold honesty and accountability in a diverse, open, and ethical learning and working environment.
- Respect – Value each individual and approach all interactions mindfully, with civility, empathy, and openness to new and differing ideas.
- Develop and continually revise curriculum that includes Employability Essentials and technical content to meet industry and/or regulatory standards.
- Plan for instruction, including syllabi development, learning plans, and assessment strategies.
- Deliver, assess, and adapt effective instruction that meets the needs of all students.
- Apply a variety of instructional strategies, create learning plans, facilitate learning, and revise teaching practice.
- Promote a culture of continuing student success, implement strategies to promote learner persistence and meet the needs of all learners, demonstrate learner-centered communication, and utilize available student support services.
- Create performance-based assessment plans, employ a variety of formative and summative assessment strategies, communicate assessment results in a timely fashion to promote student learning, and use assessment results to improve instruction.
- Demonstrate professional behaviors to support teaching and learning and use varied strategies for managing the learning environment.
- Identify exit learning outcomes and external standards, develop competencies that describe intended learning outcomes, create performance-based plans and assessment tasks for each course, develop learning objectives and plans, prepare syllabi, and utilize a quality review process to validate curriculum.
- Use a variety of data analysis tools, analyze data from teaching and learning experiences, and use data to inform decision making about the teaching and learning process.
- Create and maintain an inclusive, effective learning environment that addresses barriers and provides reasonable accommodations. May be assigned to mentor high school teachers who offer Northwood Tech-articulated courses.
- Model the Employability Essentials expected of Northwood Tech students, which are to communicate clearly, demonstrate professionalism, think critically, and consider varying perspectives.
- Designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) to receive and report criminal incidents to the Northwood Tech Safety Office by virtue of this role’s responsibilities at the College (only applies to instructor positions with club advising duties).
- Travel with and/or work within a mobile Nursing Assistant laboratory at designated Northwood Tech locations, preparing and setting up equipment, supplies, and materials for instruction.
- Ensure the mobile laboratory, equipment, and supplies are properly maintained, secured, inventoried, transported, and ready for student use; follow established setup and teardown procedures and promptly report equipment, maintenance, or supply needs in accordance with the College Mobile Lab Strategy.
- Support mobile laboratory planning and preparation prior to deployment, including coordinating site logistics, identifying equipment and supply needs, preparing instructional materials, and ensuring the laboratory is ready for safe and effective instruction in collaboration with other college staff.
- Promote the Nursing Assistant program within the community by engaging with prospective students, schools, employers, healthcare organizations, community partners, and other stakeholders to increase awareness of program opportunities and support enrollment.
- Other duties as assigned
Degree & Experience Required:
- Associate degree in nursing
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Minimum of two years (4,000 hours) of occupational nursing experience of which at least one year (2,000 hours) shall be within 5 years of appointment
- Occupational nursing experience must include one year as a nurse in long-term care
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
- Provide a Certificate of Completion of a Nursing Assistant Train-the-Trainer course (or complete the training prior hire).
- College receipt of approval by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to serve as a nursing assistant instructor prior to hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to obtain driver’s license and insurance coverage in accordance with College policy
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- Teaching experience
FY27 Salary - Faculty Grade A - $65,790 / year
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Long Term/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Wisconsin Retirement System
403(b)/457(b) Retirement Savings
Paid Holidays
Paid Leave
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The qualifications that appear most often in nursing instructor jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active Wisconsin RN license or a license recognized through endorsement in Wisconsin
- Master of Science in Nursing or higher required for most faculty positions
- 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 nursing simulation technology and competency-based curriculum design
- Current BLS certification and willingness to maintain additional specialty certifications as required
Nursing Instructor Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nursing instructor in Wisconsin?
To become a nursing instructor in Wisconsin, you need an active Wisconsin RN license issued or recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, along with a master's degree in nursing for most faculty roles. Community and technical colleges affiliated with the Wisconsin Technical College System typically require teaching experience or a structured orientation period. Clinical instructor roles at hospital systems may accept a bachelor's degree with strong specialty experience while you complete graduate coursework.
How much do nursing instructors make in Wisconsin?
Nursing instructors in Wisconsin earn a median of about $84,700 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $53,760 for the lowest 10% to over $114,440 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire nursing instructors in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring nursing instructors in Wisconsin include Blackhawk Technical College, Lakeshore College, and Marquette University, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's strong technical college network and large integrated health systems mean openings appear across both academic institutions and hospital-based education departments throughout the year.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most nursing instructor jobs?
Janesville, Wisconsin, and Pewaukee account for the largest share of nursing instructor openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee's concentration of major health systems and nursing schools drives the most volume, while Madison's university and state government presence supports steady academic demand, and Green Bay's growing regional hospital network generates consistent clinical education roles across its surrounding communities.
Are there remote nursing instructor jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of nursing instructor openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on clinical nature of most instruction. The portions of the role most likely to be conducted remotely are didactic coursework, online theory modules, and curriculum development work, while simulation labs and clinical site supervision remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a nursing instructor in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a clinical adjunct or part-time instructor role, which many Wisconsin Technical College System campuses and UW-affiliated nursing programs offer to RNs with strong bedside experience even without prior teaching credentials. Aurora Health Care and Froedtert Health both run structured nurse educator development programs that move clinical nurses into education roles. Completing a post-master's education certificate or a graduate teaching practicum strengthens your candidacy, and preceptor experience documented in your application counts directly toward the teaching requirement.
Where can I find and apply to nursing instructor jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to nursing instructor jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings updated continuously. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly through each listing.
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