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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship psychiatric nursing instructor in the United States is $16.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectInternship Psychiatric Nursing InstructorPsychiatric Nurse
CredentialsNursing license, teaching certification (if required)Nursing license, specialized psychiatric training
Work EnvironmentEducational settings, hospitals, clinicsHospitals, mental health facilities, community clinics
Primary RoleTeaching and supervising nursing students in psychiatric careProviding direct patient care in psychiatric settings

The Internship Psychiatric Nursing Instructor focuses on educating and mentoring nursing students in psychiatric care, while the Psychiatric Nurse provides direct patient care. Both roles require nursing licensure and psychiatric training, but their work environments and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Nursing Instructor - Mental Health (Online)

Chicago, IL • Remote

ATS Institute of Technology, Nursing School
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$50/hr

Part-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

New

Job description

ATS Institute of Technology is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with a background in mental health/psychiatric nursing to join our nursing faculty as a Part-Time Mental Health Nursing Instructor.

This is a remote/online teaching position scheduled during daytime hours on Fridays. The instructor will teach Mental Health Nursing to Practical Nursing students and help students develop the knowledge, clinical judgment, critical-thinking skills, and NCLEX-PN readiness needed to provide safe and effective care to clients with mental health needs.

Schedule: Fridays – Daytime Hours

Applicants must hold a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Illinois

Your Role

As a Mental Health Nursing Instructor, you will deliver engaging, student-centered online instruction and help students connect psychiatric and mental health nursing concepts to practical nursing care.

You will create an interactive virtual classroom environment, encourage active participation and clinical reasoning, identify students who need additional support, and work collaboratively with nursing faculty and academic leadership to promote student success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging, live online instruction in Mental Health Nursing.
  • Teach core psychiatric and behavioral health concepts relevant to Practical Nursing practice.
  • Strengthen students' clinical judgment, critical thinking, and NCLEX-PN readiness.
  • Assess student progress and provide feedback, support, and remediation as needed.
  • Collaborate with nursing faculty and academic leadership to support course and program outcomes.

Why Join Us?

At ATS Institute of Technology, you will have the opportunity to directly influence the development of future nurses while teaching in a flexible online environment. You will join a collaborative nursing faculty focused on strong instruction, student support, clinical judgment, and preparing students for success in nursing practice and on the NCLEX-PN.

This part-time role is especially well suited for an experienced mental health nurse or nurse educator who wants to remain engaged in nursing education while maintaining other professional responsibilities.

Requirements

What You Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's or Doctorate in Nursing preferred.
  • Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Illinois.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
  • Professional experience in mental health, psychiatric, behavioral health, or a closely related area of nursing.
  • Ability to teach online during daytime hours on Fridays.
  • Prior nursing education or teaching experience preferred.
  • Experience teaching in an online or virtual environment preferred.
  • Strong communication, organization, and student-engagement skills.
  • Commitment to creating a supportive, accountable, and student-centered learning environment.

Benefits

The anticipated pay rate for this position is $50.00 per hour. Paid time off (PTO) is available. Employees who work at least 32 hours per week are eligible for health benefits. Compensation and benefits are subject to change at the sole discretion of the institution based on institutional needs.