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New York's academic medical centers, SUNY campuses, and private universities create steady demand for nursing instructors, with major employers including NYU Langone Health, Northwell Health, and Columbia University School of Nursing. Positions span New York City, Buffalo, Albany, and Rochester, where teaching hospital networks and nursing school affiliations drive consistent visa sponsorship activity.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Syracuse, NY
Category: Faculty
Posted On: Thu Mar 5 2026
Be a part of the dynamic team that helps shape the next generation of nurses! The Nursing Department invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty appointment in our ACEN-accredited Associate Degree Nursing program and/or upcoming Licensed Practical Nurse program. Major responsibilities include teaching nursing theory, clinical instruction and evaluation, lab instruction and evaluation; curriculum development and evaluation with opportunities to incorporate SIMS activities, student mentoring and advisement to ensure strengthening of knowledge, skills, and competencies.
The successful candidate will:
- Use appropriate technology to deliver and enhance learning
- Be innovative in the presentation of lectures and hands-on learning activities that achieve learning outcomes
- Provide timely feedback on students' assignments and exams throughout each semester
- Assess learning outcomes and adapt curriculum to meet learning objectives
- Be responsive to student questions and available for student support
- Demonstrate insight and encouragement in working with diverse student populations, especially students traditionally underrepresented in higher education
- Provide appropriate academic advising to students to support timely degree or certification completion; and,
- Be accountable to meet the needs of the Department and the College, including timely submission of grades and other required materials.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalency is required to instruct in the AAS RN program.
- At least three (3) years current acute-care experience, recent preferred.
- Candidates must be qualified to assist students with bedside nursing care and possess a broad knowledge of current and evolving clinical technology with advanced computer skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- College, vocational or proprietary school teaching experience.
- Experience with designing and conducting clinical laboratory simulations and a working knowledge of operating simulation manikins.
- Experience with distance education.
- Experience with mastery learning and instructional modules.
- Experience in student advisement.
- Formal course work in nursing education.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Involvement in professional organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a team.
- Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching.
- Flexibility in instructional delivery.
- Active professional development/life-long learning.
- Curriculum development.
- Service to college and community and a commitment to working closely with undergraduate students in small-class settings in a dynamic and diverse/multicultural college environment.
Additional Information:
Salary for Assistant Professor level is $61,466.
Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
- New York State Teacher's Retirement System or Optional Retirement Savings Program (401(a).
- Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.
Location: Syracuse, NY
Category: Faculty
Posted On: Thu Mar 5 2026
Be a part of the dynamic team that helps shape the next generation of nurses! The Nursing Department invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty appointment in our ACEN-accredited Associate Degree Nursing program and/or upcoming Licensed Practical Nurse program. Major responsibilities include teaching nursing theory, clinical instruction and evaluation, lab instruction and evaluation; curriculum development and evaluation with opportunities to incorporate SIMS activities, student mentoring and advisement to ensure strengthening of knowledge, skills, and competencies.
The successful candidate will:
- Use appropriate technology to deliver and enhance learning
- Be innovative in the presentation of lectures and hands-on learning activities that achieve learning outcomes
- Provide timely feedback on students' assignments and exams throughout each semester
- Assess learning outcomes and adapt curriculum to meet learning objectives
- Be responsive to student questions and available for student support
- Demonstrate insight and encouragement in working with diverse student populations, especially students traditionally underrepresented in higher education
- Provide appropriate academic advising to students to support timely degree or certification completion; and,
- Be accountable to meet the needs of the Department and the College, including timely submission of grades and other required materials.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalency is required to instruct in the AAS RN program.
- At least three (3) years current acute-care experience, recent preferred.
- Candidates must be qualified to assist students with bedside nursing care and possess a broad knowledge of current and evolving clinical technology with advanced computer skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- College, vocational or proprietary school teaching experience.
- Experience with designing and conducting clinical laboratory simulations and a working knowledge of operating simulation manikins.
- Experience with distance education.
- Experience with mastery learning and instructional modules.
- Experience in student advisement.
- Formal course work in nursing education.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Involvement in professional organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a team.
- Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching.
- Flexibility in instructional delivery.
- Active professional development/life-long learning.
- Curriculum development.
- Service to college and community and a commitment to working closely with undergraduate students in small-class settings in a dynamic and diverse/multicultural college environment.
Additional Information:
Salary for Assistant Professor level is $61,466.
Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
- New York State Teacher's Retirement System or Optional Retirement Savings Program (401(a).
- Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.
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Which companies sponsor visas for nursing instructors in New York?
Academic medical centers and university nursing programs are the most active sponsors. Northwell Health, NYU Langone Health, NewYork-Presbyterian, and Montefiore Medical Center have sponsored nursing faculty roles through the H-1B. SUNY system campuses, including SUNY Downstate and SUNY Buffalo, also sponsor through institutional petitions. Private nursing schools affiliated with major hospital systems tend to have established immigration processes compared to smaller community colleges.
Which visa types are most common for nursing instructor roles in New York?
The H-1B is the most common visa for nursing instructors, since the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a master's degree in nursing or a related field. Some positions at nonprofit universities may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filings, bypassing the annual lottery. The O-1A is an option for candidates with exceptional academic or professional recognition in nursing education.
Which cities in New York have the most nursing instructor sponsorship jobs?
New York City concentrates the largest share of opportunities, driven by the density of academic medical centers and nursing schools in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn. Buffalo is a secondary hub, anchored by the University at Buffalo's School of Nursing and its affiliated clinical partners. Albany and Rochester also generate consistent openings through SUNY campuses and regional hospital-affiliated nursing programs.
How to find nursing instructor visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship status and role, making it straightforward to find nursing instructor openings in New York without sorting through positions that don't sponsor. You can narrow results by city or institution type to focus on academic medical centers or university programs. Migrate Mate also provides immigration context relevant to nursing faculty roles, which helps when evaluating whether a specific employer is a realistic sponsorship candidate.
Are there state-specific considerations for nursing instructors seeking visa sponsorship in New York?
New York requires nursing instructors at state-licensed programs to hold an active registered nurse license issued by the New York State Education Department, in addition to meeting federal visa qualifications. International candidates typically need to have their foreign nursing credentials evaluated and may need to pass the NCLEX-RN before securing a teaching position. Employers at SUNY institutions filing cap-exempt H-1B petitions can submit throughout the year, which simplifies hiring timelines compared to cap-subject filings.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored nursing instructor jobs in New York?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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