How to hire an assistant professor of nursing

Assistant professor of nursing hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring assistant professors of nursing in the United States:

There are a total of 9,389 assistant professors of nursing in the US, and there are currently 106,842 job openings in this field.
The median cost to hire an assistant professor of nursing is $1,633.
Small businesses spend $1,105 per assistant professor of nursing on training each year, while large companies spend $658.
It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
It takes approximately 12 weeks for a new employee to reach full productivity levels.
HR departments typically allocate 15% of their budget towards recruitment efforts.
Baltimore, MD, has the highest demand for assistant professors of nursing, with 6 job openings.

How to hire an assistant professor of nursing, step by step

To hire an assistant professor of nursing, you should clearly understand the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, and allocate a budget for the position. You will also need to post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hire an assistant professor of nursing:

Here's a step-by-step assistant professor of nursing hiring guide:

Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
Step 3: Make a budget
Step 4: Write an assistant professor of nursing job description
Step 5: Post your job
Step 6: Interview candidates
Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant professor of nursing
Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does an assistant professor of nursing do?

An assistant professor of nursing performs support tasks for professors and facilitates discussions for nursing students. They participate in creating lesson plans and coursework materials, organizing activities, liaising with internal and external parties, grading the students' performances, and teaching while under a professor's supervision. They may also facilitate laboratory activities and assist students in difficult areas. Moreover, an assistant professor monitors the student's progress regularly, all while helping professors maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for everyone.

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Identify your hiring needs

Before you post your assistant professor of nursing job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an assistant professor of nursing for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

Determine employee vs contractor status

Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

An assistant professor of nursing's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, assistant professors of nursing from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

This list presents assistant professor of nursing salaries for various positions.

Type of Assistant Professor Of Nursing	Description	Hourly rate
Assistant Professor Of Nursing	Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.	$19-63
Clinical Instructor	A clinical instructor is responsible for instructing and evaluating the clinical training of health sciences students. Clinical instructors identify each student's potential and areas of improvement to adjust the teaching approach as needed... Show more	$22-74
Adjunct Clinical Instructor	An adjunct Clinical Instructor assists in teaching, guiding, and evaluating nursing students in clinical experiences. They maintain control of the class during instruction, as well as handle disruption in the lab and clinic.	$19-52

Create an ideal candidate profile
Common skills:
- DNP
- Mental Health
- Patients
- Patient Care
- Curriculum Development
- Clinical Practice
- MSN
- Medical-Surgical
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Professional Development
- Student Learning
- Community Health
- CPR
- Acute Care
Check all skills
Responsibilities:
- Advise students in MSN thesis development.
- Perform EKG studies, draw blood, obtain urinalysis and collect MRSA/MSSA nasal swabs base on surgeon orders and/or anesthesia protocol.
- Design, develop, and teach the economics capstone course that focuse on applications of finance theory in the defense sector.
- Course leader for undergraduate accelerate option pharmacology.
- Select to teach undergraduate-level psychology and sociology courses.
- Help prepare patients and families emotionally before and after operations.
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Make a budget

Including a salary range in your assistant professor of nursing job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An assistant professor of nursing can vary based on:

Location. For example, assistant professors of nursing' average salary in oklahoma is 46% less than in district of columbia.
Seniority. Entry-level assistant professors of nursing 69% less than senior-level assistant professors of nursing.
Certifications. An assistant professor of nursing with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an assistant professor of nursing's salary.

Average assistant professor of nursing salary

$74,124yearly

$35.64 hourly rate

Entry-level assistant professor of nursing salary

$41,000 yearly salary

Updated December 16, 2025

Average assistant professor of nursing salary by state

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	California	$104,096	$50
2	Nevada	$96,532	$46
3	West Virginia	$93,946	$45
4	Delaware	$93,220	$45
5	New Jersey	$88,886	$43
6	Washington	$85,868	$41
7	Indiana	$85,782	$41
8	Maryland	$84,104	$40
9	New York	$82,170	$40
10	Mississippi	$80,967	$39
11	Florida	$79,069	$38
12	Vermont	$78,946	$38
13	North Carolina	$78,393	$38
14	Colorado	$78,326	$38
15	Louisiana	$76,440	$37
16	Oregon	$75,637	$36
17	Massachusetts	$75,246	$36
18	Iowa	$75,177	$36
19	Idaho	$74,711	$36
20	Texas	$74,667	$36

Average assistant professor of nursing salary by company

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	University of Maryland Medical System	$211,399	$101.63	10
2	Southern Illinois Healthcare	$211,053	$101.47	1
3	Baptist Health Care	$206,823	$99.43	2
4	University of Mississippi Medical Center	$188,808	$90.77	7
5	Health Alliance	$180,703	$86.88	12
6	Loma Linda University Health	$173,753	$83.54	10
7	National Medical Association	$162,599	$78.17
8	Providence Health & Services	$157,450	$75.70	46
9	Creighton University	$149,135	$71.70
10	Oregon Health & Science University	$134,874	$64.84	87
11	Moffitt Cancer Center	$133,199	$64.04	3
12	Ascension Michigan	$132,727	$63.81	43
13	Colorado State Express	$130,236	$62.61
14	Partners Healthcare Solutions Inc	$130,236	$62.61
15	Community College System of New Hampshire	$125,278	$60.23	95
16	West Virginia University	$122,893	$59.08	63
17	AdventHealth	$116,914	$56.21	39
18	University at Buffalo	$115,670	$55.61	118
19	University of Iowa Center for Advancement	$113,635	$54.63
20	Vanderbilt University Medical Center	$112,550	$54.11	8

Writing an assistant professor of nursing job description
An assistant professor of nursing job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an assistant professor of nursing job description:
Assistant professor of nursing job description example
Trinity Washington University, a comprehensive university in the nation’s capital, seeks a dynamic WOMEN’S HEALTH nurse educator within the School of Nursing and Health Professions (NHP) for the Fall 2020 semester. The University offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN, RN-BSN and RN-MSN).

The successful candidate(s) is required to have at least a Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution. Preference given to those with experience using instructional strategies for traditional, online instruction (hybrid etc.), simulation (high fidelity and virtual, etc.) and with CNE Certification (Nursing Educator). A minimum of two years of teaching experience (didactic and clinical practice) with students in a college/university nursing program and evidence of continuous professional development are encouraged to apply.

The candidate will hold a current license in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the District of Columbia or eligibility to obtain a District of Columbia Registered Nurse license by July 1, 2020.

Major responsibilities:
- Teach 3-4 courses or 12 credits per semester (Full time 12-month contract)
1. Advise and mentor students enrolled in the nursing program.
- Coordinate theoretical, clinical or laboratory instruction for specialty area
- Participate in curriculum development and evaluation.
- Evaluate student achievement of course objectives
- Contribute to integration of clinical simulation and interprofessional education
- Demonstrate proficiency in using technology (i.e. ATI, MOODLE, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Google Meets etc.)
- Provide oversight and evaluation of clinical adjunct faculty members.
- Participate in Program and University committees.
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three (3) professional references to the link below.

Trity is dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
Post your job
There are various strategies that you can use to find the right assistant professor of nursing for your business:
- Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
- Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
- Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
- Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.
Post your job online:
- Post your assistant professor of nursing job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant professor of nursing candidates who meet your exact specifications.
- Use field-specific websites.
- Post a job on free websites.
Interview candidates
Your first interview with assistant professor of nursing candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.
You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.
The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.
Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant professor of nursing
Once you've decided on a perfect assistant professor of nursing candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.
It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.
Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new assistant professor of nursing. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.
Go through the hiring process checklist
- Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
- Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
- Define job responsibilities and requirements
- Establish budget and timeline
- Determine hiring decision makers for the role
- Write job description
- Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
- Promote the job internally
- Process applications through applicant tracking system
- Review resumes and cover letters
- Shortlist candidates for screening
- Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
- Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
- Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
- Conduct background checks on top candidates
- Check references of top candidates
- Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
- Extend offer to top candidate(s)
- Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
- Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
- Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
- Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire an assistant professor of nursing?

There are different types of costs for hiring assistant professors of nursing. One-time cost per hire for the recruitment process. Ongoing costs include employee salary, training, onboarding, benefits, insurance, and equipment. It is essential to consider all of these costs when evaluating hiring a new assistant professor of nursing employee.

You can expect to pay around $74,124 per year for an assistant professor of nursing, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for assistant professors of nursing in the US typically range between $19 and $63 an hour.

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