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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for nurse practitioner instructor in the United States is $130,295.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,000.00 and $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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.

What is a nurse practitioner instructor?

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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Nurse Practitioner Instructors often balance academic responsibilities with evolving clinical practices, which can present the challenge of keeping curriculum content current and relevant. They may also manage diverse student learning needs and ensure that students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical competency. Additionally, time management is essential when juggling classroom teaching, grading, student mentorship, and potential clinical obligations. Despite these challenges, many instructors find the role highly rewarding, as they contribute significantly to the development of future nurse practitioners and the advancement of patient care.

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Infographic showing various Nurse Practitioner Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,295 per year, or $62.6 per hour.

Pediatrics - Palliative Care (Instructor - Nurse Practitioner)

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX • On-site

$105K - $118K/yr

Full-time

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Pediatrics - Palliative Care (Instructor - Nurse Practitioner)
Division: Pediatrics
Work Arrangement:
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule:
Job Purpose
To practice in an advanced role to provide developmentally and age-appropriate Palliative Care services to patients and families both inpatient and in the ambulatory setting at Texas Children's. The nurse practitioner (NP) will work under a delineation of clinical privileges and work collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. Practicing under established guidelines and clinical protocols, the NP assumes independent and interdependent responsibilities in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of treatment and procedures to meet patient and family needs. As an advanced practice nurse, the NP is responsible for education, research, consultation and evaluation of clinical practice at various levels.
Job Duties
  • Provide age-appropriate care for one or more of the following age groups routinely: Neonate, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult.
  • Collect and evaluate health assessment data to provide appropriate palliative interventions.
  • Consistently demonstrate effective communication skills and work to eliminate communication barriers.
  • Participate in departmental quality, education and safety initiatives on an ongoing basis.
  • Consistently seek and apply new knowledge relevant to nursing to clinical practice.
  • Demonstrate current professional, managerial, and/or technical knowledge and skills.
  • Demonstrate NP role behaviors consistent with the development of advanced nursing practice.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse license from the Texas Board of Nursing. License may be Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP), or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
  • Specialty certification recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing. Specialty certification must match licensing specialty area. (For example, a Nurse Practitioner with an ACUTE CARE PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER (ACPNP) license from the Texas Board of Nursing must also have an ACPNP certification.)
  • A minimum of three (1) year of RN experience providing care in a hospital, outpatient or hospice setting to chronic, complex patients or patients nearing end-of-life.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner with 3-5 years of experience as a nurse practitioner.
  • Strongly prefer palliative care experience with the ability and comfort of inpatient/outpatient patient care.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Requisition ID: 25101

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