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Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

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.
​• Many postsecondary teachers find the environment intellectually stimulating and rewarding because they are surrounded by others who enjoy the subject.
• Educational qualifications range from expertise in a particular field to a Ph.D., depending on the subject taught and the type of educational institution.
• Competition is expected for tenure-track positions; better opportunities are expected for part-time or non-tenure-track positions.
• Ph.D. recipients should experience the best job prospects.

Minimum Education Required for this Career

Basic Certificate
Advanced Certificate
Associate's Degree
4+ year Degree
4+ Year Degree
$38,650

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Nature of the Work

​Many postsecondary teachers find the environment intellectually stimulating and rewarding because they are surrounded by others who enjoy the subject. Educational qualifications range from expertise in a particular field to a Ph.D., depending on the subject taught and the type of educational institution. Competition is expected for tenure-track positions; better opportunities are expected for part-time or non-tenure-track positions. Ph.D. recipients should experience the best job prospects.

Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement

​The education and training required of postsecondary teachers varies widely, depending on the subject taught and the educational institution employing them. Educational requirements for teachers generally are highest at research universities, where a Ph.D. is the most commonly held degree.

Future Trends

​Job openings will stem from faster than the average employment growth and many expected retirements. Competition is expected for tenure-track positions; better opportunities are expected for part-time or non-tenure-track positions. Ph.D. recipients should experience the best job prospects.

Career Pathways

​BASIC NURSING ASSISTANT BC

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