MEDICAL INSTRUCTOR (Higher Education)

Company: Workforce
Location: Rochester
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Associate Professor of Nursing | Medical Instructor | Higher Education Faculty Location: Rochester, NY Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site / In-Person Salary: $75,000–$80,000 per year (based on experience) Relocation Assistance: Not Available About the Role We are actively hiring a full-time Associate Professor of Nursing to serve as a Medical Instructor and member of our Higher Education Nursing Faculty at our Rochester, NY campus. This is a fully in-person faculty position requiring on-campus instruction in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. The selected candidate will function as a senior-level higher education nursing faculty member , preparing pre-licensure nursing students for clinical practice and NCLEX success. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN, Nurse Educator, or Medical Instructor seeking long-term growth in higher education. If you are passionate about academic excellence, clinical competency, and student mentorship within a college environment, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities Nursing Instruction & Classroom Teaching Serve as a lead Medical Instructor delivering in-person nursing education in classroom, lab, and clinical environments Teach courses such as Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Health Assessment, Pharmacology, and Patient-Centered Care Develop and implement lesson plans, course syllabi, learning objectives, and competency-based evaluations Evaluate student performance through exams, clinical evaluations, simulations, and skills check-offs Prepare nursing students for NCLEX-RN success through evidence-based instruction Higher Education Faculty Leadership Function as a core member of the higher education nursing faculty , providing academic advising and professional mentorship Support student retention, progression, and graduation outcomes Maintain consistent office hours and on-campus availability Mentor adjunct faculty and clinical preceptors Participate in faculty governance and academic committees Curriculum Development & Accreditation Collaborate with nursing faculty leadership on curriculum development and program improvement Participate in accreditation preparation, regulatory compliance, and academic assessment processes Contribute to program evaluation and student learning outcomes reporting Required Qualifications Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) – Required Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License – Required Current AHA BLS Certification Clinical nursing experience required Prior experience as a Medical Instructor, Nurse Educator, Nursing Faculty Member, or Associate Professor preferred Higher education teaching experience strongly preferred Work Environment 100% On-Site / In-Person role in Rochester, NY 15–20 instructional hours per week Semester-based academic calendar Participation in scheduled faculty meetings and campus activities required No remote option available Relocation assistance is not offered Compensation & Benefits Competitive annual salary: $75,000–$80,000 Professional development and continuing education support Advancement opportunities within higher education leadership and program administration Stable academic career path Why Join Our Institution? Growing demand for experienced Medical Instructors and higher education nursing faculty Strong partnerships with healthcare systems in the Rochester, NY region Collaborative academic culture focused on student success Opportunity to impact the next generation of Registered Nurses B&SNYMI2

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