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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for psychiatric nursing instructor in the United States is $111,406.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $131,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Psychiatric Nursing Instructor is a qualified nurse educator who teaches nursing students or healthcare professionals about psychiatric and mental health nursing. They develop lesson plans, deliver lectures, supervise clinical practice, and assess student performance. Their role involves combining theoretical knowledge with practical training to prepare students for careers in mental health nursing. They typically work in academic institutions, hospitals, or training centers. Strong communication, clinical experience, and a passion for teaching are essential for success in this role.

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To thrive as a Psychiatric Nursing Instructor, you need advanced knowledge in psychiatric nursing, teaching experience, a nursing degree (BSN or MSN), and an active RN license. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), simulation technology, and up-to-date psychiatric care protocols is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and the ability to mentor and motivate students are valued soft skills in this role. These competencies enable Psychiatric Nursing Instructors to effectively educate and guide future nurses, ensuring a high standard of mental health care delivery.

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Infographic showing various Psychiatric Nursing Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 52% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,406 per year, or $53.6 per hour.

Faculty - Instructor NonTenured

Brockway, PA • On-site

Butler County Community College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$47K - $54K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description



NURSING INSTRUCTOR

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT


Butler County Community College (BC3) is currently accepting applications for a nine-month full-time non-tenure track Nursing Instructor in the Nursing and Allied Health Division at BC3 @ Brockway. The instructor will begin Fall 2026 semester. This is a temporary full-time grant-funded position that will continue as long as grant funds are available to support this position.


Responsibilities:


Reporting to the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health, the Nursing Instructor may be responsible for teaching introductory and advanced medical-surgical nursing course content in the classroom, skills laboratory and clinical setting. Opportunities to teach specialized nursing content such as maternity, pediatric, or psychiatric nursing content will be dependent upon the instructor’s theoretical preparation and practice experience in the specialty. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: advising and recruiting students; advancing the Nursing curriculum through program and course development; participating on Division and College committees; serving the campus community; assisting with accreditation activities; and promoting student retention.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • A Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) or Nursing Education (MNEd) from an accredited institution; BSN will be considered if already working on (MSN);
  • Current Pennsylvania Registered Professional Nursing (RN) license;
  • Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider certification;
  • Three years of current medical-surgical clinical practice experience in an acute care setting;
  • Experience teaching nursing theory and nursing skills application in the classroom and clinical area or both in a basic nursing education program;
  • A record of excellence in teaching;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; and
  • Computer literacy and proficiency.



Preferred:

  • Experience teaching with advanced technology;
  • Experience with web-based course creation and delivery;
  • Community college teaching experience; and
  • Experience with curriculum development and assessment.



Candidates invited to campus for an interview will be required to craft and deliver a field-related lesson to the search committee. The lesson topic will be provided after the candidate’s interview is confirmed. Salary ($47,000 - $54,000) will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary will be contingent based on grant funding. Additional compensation may be available. Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates should visit BC3 Recruitment to complete their Candidate Profile along with uploading a PDF version of current resume, cover letter, and copy of college/university transcripts that have been conferred to the Resume section. Incomplete candidate profiles and/or any materials regarding this position that are received after the application deadline or closing of the search will not be considered. Any materials submitted will be the property of the College. Applicants currently employed by Butler County Community College must authorize in writing that all college/university transcript(s) on file in their personnel file located in the Human Resources Office may be copied and attached to their application packet by the application deadline. Requests to copy transcripts received after the deadline will be denied. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 724-287-8711 Ext. 8951 for more information.


BC3 is nestled in the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania and only 45 minutes from the cultural life of Pittsburgh. BC3 is a vibrant comprehensive community college serving eight (8) counties with five (5) locations and nearly 2,500 credit students. Built on the former Oak Hills Golf Course and a farm, BC3 has a beautiful main campus on 329 wooded acres with a central Oak Grove. BC3 employs approximately 1,000 full- and part-time employees.


BC3 has 53 career and transfer programs. The College is going “all in” for its Shaffer School of Nursing and Allied Health. This includes the construction of a state-of-the-art Victor K. Phillips Nursing and Allied Health Building, program expansion, and the development of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program. Private and public support has made this possible. BC3 offers unique programs such as Measurement Science/Metrology, Massage Therapy, Electronics, Nanofabrication Technology, and Park and Recreation Management. BC3 offers over 100 courses in online and distance education. In addition to degree programs, BC3 has a public safety training facility at its main campus that serves 15,000 students annually for business training, industrial safety training, and public safety – fire, EMS, Hazmat, and police training.


The impact of BC3 as an economic engine bolsters the regional economy and continues to contribute substantially to the regional workforce. With a focus on student success, faculty, and staff describe BC3 as a special place with a caring and collegial atmosphere that is unusual in today’s higher education landscape. BC3 was named the #1 community college in Pennsylvania for 2025 on Niche.com. To learn more about BC3, please visit www.bc3.edu.


Butler County Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.