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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for nurse practitioner instructor in Houston, TX is $124,428.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,100.00 and $143,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Nurse Practitioner Instructor is a healthcare professional responsible for educating and training future nurse practitioners. They typically work in academic or clinical settings, teaching courses, supervising clinical rotations, and mentoring students. Their role includes developing curriculum, assessing student performance, and staying updated on medical advancements. Many Nurse Practitioner Instructors have advanced degrees and significant clinical experience.

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To thrive as a Nurse Practitioner Instructor, you need advanced clinical expertise, teaching abilities, and a master's or doctoral degree in nursing, along with an active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license. Familiarity with simulation labs, electronic learning platforms, and relevant certification such as Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) is highly valuable. Outstanding communication, mentorship, and organizational skills help engage students and foster their professional development. These competencies ensure effective instruction, student success, and maintenance of high academic and clinical standards in nurse practitioner education.

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Infographic showing various Nurse Practitioner Instructor job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,428 per year, or $59.8 per hour.

Instructor - Nurse Practitioner

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

Instructor - Nurse Practitioner
Division: Medicine
Work Arrangement:
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule:
Summary
Job Purpose
The Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology section is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the clinical operations team at the Ben Taub Location. Clinical duties include supporting care for established patients that have seen a physician in the hospital or outpatient clinic setting. The position will be under Dr. Robert Jay Sealock
Job Duties
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations; work closely with Ben Taub physicians on treatment plan, follow-up, medication management.
  • Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to follow outlined treatment plan.
  • Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
  • Perform medical record review, follow developed protocols, determine appropriate patient scheduling, assist with monitoring diagnostic results and patient care progress/processes as requested by the provider, and participate in quality reviews.
  • Assess learning needs and educate patients and family as appropriate concerning disease management
  • Ensures that referrals to other specialists, radiological, endoscopic and laboratory testing are coordinated with patients and referring physicians.
  • Supports clinical research and trials, in close collaboration with Ben Taub physicians.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Education Required: Master's degree in in Nursing.
  • Experience Required: None required.
  • Certification/Licenses/Registration: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN-NP), and specialty certification as required by department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in the healthcare setting

Requisition ID: 24536

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