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Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$79,940	8900	17.9%
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Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$79,940

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

8900

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

17.9%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Master's Degree

Related Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: N.A.

On-the-Job Training: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

Detailed Work Activities

Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
Develop organizational methods or procedures.
Monitor performance of organizational members or partners.
Evaluate performance of educational staff.
Guide class discussions.
Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.
Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
Develop instructional materials.
Supervise laboratory work.
Supervise student research or internship work.
Evaluate student work.
Research topics in area of expertise.
Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
Develop instructional objectives.
Assess educational needs of students.
Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
Prepare tests.
Evaluate student work.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Maintain student records.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Supervise student research or internship work.
Research topics in area of expertise.
Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
Promote educational institutions or programs.
Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
Collaborate with other agencies and institutions to coordinate educational matters.
Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
Select educational materials or equipment.
Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
Write grant proposals.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.
Direct department activities.
Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers.
Supervise students' laboratory and clinical work.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Assess clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using a variety of methods.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing, and community health care practices.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Demonstrate patient care in clinical units of hospitals.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Mentor junior and adjunct faculty members.
Coordinate training programs with area universities, clinics, hospitals, health agencies, or vocational schools.
Maintain a clinical practice.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Participate in campus and community events.
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
Conduct faculty performance evaluations.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Act as advisers to student organizations.
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

Work Styles

Persistence

Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Achievement/Effort

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

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