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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Overview

Open roles9
Top employerBlackhawk Technical College
Top cityMilwaukee, WI
Cities hiring6
Work type100% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Milwaukee Area Technical College
Instructor, Nursing (Practical or Registered) FT Limited Term
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Instructor, Nursing (Practical or Registered) FT Limited Term
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Wisconsin
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
$59k - $83k/yr
Master's degree in nursing
1,001-5,000

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UW Health
Nursing Assistant Instructor (RN Required)
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UW Health
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Nursing Assistant Instructor (RN Required)
UW Health
Madison, Wisconsin
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$84k - $126k/yr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Moraine Park Technical College
Adjunct Faculty - Nursing Instructor
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Moraine Park Technical College
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Adjunct Faculty - Nursing Instructor
Moraine Park Technical College
West Bend, Wisconsin
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
$39.85 - $44.25/hr
On-Site
Master's degree in nursing
201-500

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Blackhawk Technical College
Part-time Nursing Instructor
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Blackhawk Technical College
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Part-time Nursing Instructor
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, Wisconsin
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$48.42 - $60.52/hr
CPR Certification
201-500

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Milwaukee Area Technical College
Instructor, Nursing (Practical or Registered) Full-Time
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Milwaukee Area Technical College
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Instructor, Nursing (Practical or Registered) Full-Time
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
$59k - $83k/yr
Master's degree in nursing
1,001-5,000

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Nursing Instructor Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Milwaukee
2 jobs
Janesville
2 jobs
Madison
1 job
Cleveland
1 job
Fennimore
1 job
West Bend
1 job

Nursing Instructor Job Market in Wisconsin

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

Who's Hiring

Blackhawk Technical College
Blackhawk Technical College2 open roles
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee Area Technical College2 open roles
UW Health
UW Health1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

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, Milwaukee Area Technical College, and UW Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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?

Milwaukee, Janesville, and Wisconsin 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 September 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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