Associate Professor – Nursing | MEDICAL INSTRUCTOR (Higher Education)

Location: Rochester, NY
Salary: $75,000–$80,000 annually (based on experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and student-centered Associate Professor of Nursing to join our academic team as a MEDICAL INSTRUCTOR, supporting nursing education across classroom, lab, and clinical environments. This role includes 15–20 instructional hours per week, along with faculty mentorship, curriculum development, and active participation in accreditation and academic governance.

As a MEDICAL INSTRUCTOR, you will play a critical role in advancing academic excellence, clinical competency, and professional readiness for nursing students. The ideal candidate brings a strong academic foundation, real-world clinical experience, and a passion for developing future healthcare professionals. This position offers long-term career growth within a collaborative and mission-driven educational environment, allowing each MEDICAL INSTRUCTOR to contribute meaningfully to student success, institutional quality, and workforce development.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead MEDICAL INSTRUCTOR delivering evidence-based nursing instruction in classroom, lab, and clinical settings

• Teach core nursing courses including fundamentals, health assessment, medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology, and patient-centered care

• Maintain academic rigor by developing course objectives, lesson plans, syllabi, and competency-based assessments aligned with accreditation and state standards

• Evaluate student performance using exams, clinical evaluations, skills check-offs, and learning analytics

• Provide academic advising, skills coaching, and professional mentorship to support student retention and graduation outcomes

• Collaborate with faculty leadership to design, review, and update nursing curriculum and program outcomes

• Participate in institutional accreditation, program reviews, and regulatory compliance processes

• Contribute to faculty committees, governance councils, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Support data collection and reporting for student learning outcomes and program effectiveness

• Maintain professional and clinical currency through continuing education, professional organizations, and scholarly activities

• Serve as a MEDICAL INSTRUCTOR mentor to adjunct faculty and clinical preceptors

• Represent the nursing program in campus, community, and healthcare partnership initiatives

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and academically rigorous learning environment

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing (required)

• Licensure: Valid New York State RN License in good standing

• Certifications: AHA BLS CPR Certification (current)

• Experience:

  • Prior teaching or academic instruction experience preferred

  • Clinical or professional nursing experience required

• Skills:

  • Strong communication, presentation, and student engagement skills

  • Excellent organization, documentation, and curriculum development abilities

  • Leadership and mentoring mindset with a collaborative teaching approach

• Ability to perform effectively as a MEDICAL INSTRUCTOR in both academic and clinical learning environments

Work Schedule & Academic Commitment

• 15–20 instructional hours per week across classroom, lab, and clinical formats

• Participation in scheduled faculty meetings, curriculum planning sessions, and accreditation activities

• Academic calendar aligned with semester-based course delivery

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary: $75,000–$80,000

• Professional development and continuing education support

• Opportunity for advancement within academic leadership and program administration

• Meaningful career path as a senior MEDICAL INSTRUCTOR shaping the next generation of nursing professionals

Why Join Our Institution

• High demand for nursing educators in the Rochester, NY region

• Strong partnerships with local healthcare systems and clinical sites

• Supportive academic leadership and collaborative faculty culture

• Long-term stability in higher education and workforce development

• Opportunity to grow as a respected MEDICAL INSTRUCTOR and academic leader

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