Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC Code: 25-1072 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TX | $178,984,000 | $256,699,040 | $334,416,160 | $412,131,200 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $139,193,600 | $212,486,560 | $285,777,440 | $359,070,400 |
| Chico, CA | $147,076,800 | $215,398,560 | $283,718,240 | $352,040,000 |
| Yuba City, CA | $165,464,000 | $223,552,160 | $281,638,240 | $339,726,400 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $171,121,600 | $226,060,640 | $281,001,760 | $335,940,800 |
| Napa, CA | $161,636,800 | $212,756,960 | $263,875,040 | $314,995,200 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $161,699,200 | $212,665,440 | $263,633,760 | $314,600,000 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $172,806,400 | $219,113,440 | $265,422,560 | $311,729,600 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $136,177,600 | $193,939,200 | $251,700,800 | $309,462,400 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $150,238,400 | $201,766,240 | $253,296,160 | $304,824,000 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | 10 | $116,010 |
| University of Minnesota | 7 | $210,458 |
| Seattle University | 7 | $88,870 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | 6 | $90,025 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE | 5 | $90,400 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | 5 | $88,291 |
| University of Rochester | 5 | $82,354 |
| Ivy Tech Community College | 4 | $54,710 |
| Purdue University | 4 | $105,491 |
| Boston College | 4 | $115,528 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 | $63,329 |
| 2021 | 15 | $88,681 |
| 2022 | 15 | $83,576 |
| 2023 | 25 | $90,683 |
| 2024 | 60 | $104,526 |
| 2025 | 73 | $107,140 |
| 2026 | 7 | $105,434 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Instructing | 4.2 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.1 | |
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.9 | |
| Active Learning | 3.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 4.6 |
| Education and Training | 4.5 |
| Psychology | 4.5 |
| English Language | 4.4 |
| Biology | 4.1 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.9 |
| Mathematics | 3.9 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 3.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 50.1% |
| Post-first professional | 36.1% |
| Other | 6.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.0% |
| Post-doctoral training | 2.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing, and community health care practices.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Supervise students' laboratory and clinical work.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers.
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Google Docs MEDITECH software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Blackboard Learn Blackboard software Calendar and scheduling software Collaborative editing software Common Curriculum Course management system software DOC Cop Desire2Learn LMS software
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