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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.

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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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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 - Critical Care (Instructor - Nurse Practitioner or Instructor - Physician Assistant)

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX • On-site

$104K - $134K/yr

Full-time

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Pediatrics - Critical Care (Instructor - Nurse Practitioner or Instructor - Physician Assistant)
Division: Pediatrics
Work Arrangement:
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule:
Summary
The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, is seeking a full-time Instructor Faculty for the position of Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This position offers a unique experience in a high-volume Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for an individual who wishes to pursue a career in Pediatric Critical Care.
Texas Children's Hospital is one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the United States, comprised of 170 intensive care beds spread across four campuses and is the affiliated hospital of Baylor College of Medicine. The primary clinical site for this position is at Texas Children's Hospital, Medical Center Campus in Houston.
The Division of Critical Care Medicine, in the Department of Pediatrics, is comprised of a multidisciplinary team of attending critical care physicians, advanced practice providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants), postdoctoral fellows, and research support personnel committed to the care of patients suffering from a life-threatening illness or injury.
Job Purpose
Provides advanced patient care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician.
Job Duties
  • Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
  • Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic studies in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
  • Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
  • Maintain records by writing orders and progress notes in patient charts to document patient status, treatments, and procedures.
  • Day-to-day care of children with acute and chronic illness requiring critical care.
  • Active role in education of trainees.
  • Supervision of Fellows.
  • Included in day and night on-call schedule for the pediatric intensive care unit.
  • Liaison and collaboration with stakeholders in CICU, PICU, neonatology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery.
  • Participation in all CCM Section and educational activities including case presentations, quality reviews, didactic teaching, and core lecture series.
  • Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
  • Provide follow-up health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician.
  • Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care.
  • Collaborates with providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Education Required:
    • For Nurse Practitioners: Master's degree in Nursing. Acute Care Certification (CPNP-AC) required.
    • For Physician Assistants: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.

Experience Required: None required, though preferred.
  • Certification/Licenses/Registration:
    • For Nurse Practitioner: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN), and acute care certification (CPNP-AC) required.
    • For Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department.
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Requisition ID: 25430

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