How to hire a lecturer/instructor

How to hire a lecturer/instructor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step lecturer/instructor hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a lecturer/instructor, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A lecturer/instructor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, lecturer/instructors 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 shows salaries for various types of lecturer/instructors.

   Type of Lecturer/Instructor	Description	Hourly rate
   Lecturer/Instructor	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.	$19-41
   Faculty	A faculty member is a professional whose primary responsibility is to provide teaching and research to students in colleges and universities. Faculties must work with colleagues to design a curriculum to keep up with the changes in the discipline... Show more	$20-73
   Faculty Member	A faculty member is responsible for teaching students a wide range of both vocational and academic subjects. As a faculty member, you will teach and impart knowledge to your students and help them with the learning process and knowledge application... Show more	$27-88

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Semester
   • Social Work
   • Graduate Courses
   • Mathematics
   • Syllabus
   • Classroom Curriculum
   • Literature
   • Course Curriculum
   • Chemistry
   • Student Learning
   • Economics
   • Undergraduate Courses
   • Course Materials
   • Fine Arts

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   Responsibilities:

   • Assist classmates with developing positive study habits and strategies for managing classroom material.
   • Work closely with department principal to outline student learning, design syllabus, teaching methods, and student learning assessment.
   • Create PowerPoint presentations used for teaching.
   • Develop syllabus and overall course structure, including lab experiments, and administer grades
   • Utilize core knowledge and extensive computer skills to delivery timely and relevant materials in PowerPoint and other formats.
   • Guide students through management of labor and safe delivery of normal spontaneous vaginal deliveries and postpartum coordination of patients plan of care

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your lecturer/instructor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A lecturer/instructor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, lecturer/instructors' average salary in florida is 58% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level lecturer/instructors 53% less than senior-level lecturer/instructors.
   • Certifications. A lecturer/instructor 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 a lecturer/instructor's salary.

   Average lecturer/instructor salary

   $59,105yearly

   $28.42 hourly rate

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   Entry-level lecturer/instructor salary

   $40,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average lecturer/instructor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$87,631	$42
   2	Maryland	$74,392	$36
   3	Illinois	$74,078	$36
   4	Massachusetts	$69,942	$34
   5	Oregon	$69,121	$33
   6	Ohio	$64,675	$31
   7	New Jersey	$63,662	$31
   8	Texas	$60,984	$29
   9	Virginia	$51,879	$25
   10	South Carolina	$45,957	$22
   11	Oklahoma	$41,044	$20

   Average lecturer/instructor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Stanford University	$90,096	$43.32	95
   2	Harvard University	$77,158	$37.10
   3	Rutgers University	$67,166	$32.29	405
   4	Baylor University	$65,469	$31.48	16
   5	Chicago State University	$65,441	$31.46	26
   6	Sam Houston State University	$64,592	$31.05	96
   7	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	$62,865	$30.22	46
   8	University of Cincinnati	$60,044	$28.87	149
   9	University of Oklahoma	$58,339	$28.05	25
   10	Johns Hopkins University	$58,111	$27.94	98
   11	The Culinary Institute of America	$57,452	$27.62	7
   12	South Dakota Board Of Regents	$44,457	$21.37	47
   13	University of South Carolina	$43,297	$20.82	217

4. Writing a lecturer/instructor job description

   A lecturer/instructor 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 a lecturer/instructor job description:

   Lecturer/instructor job description example

   The Simulation Instructor has responsibility for teaching in the simulation laboratory setting and incorporates evidence-based practice into teaching activities. Applicants must have completed the SON compliance requirements for faculty teaching in the clinical setting and any required training. The role requires demonstrated knowledge, competence, and experience in the nurse anesthesia specialty for at least one year of providing direct patient care as a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). Experience as a clinical educator is preferred. The role requires excellent organizational, written, and oral interpersonal communication skills. The Simulation Instructor reports to the Course Coordinator when leading simulation activities and ultimately reports to the Program Director of the DNP Program Nurse Anesthesia Track.
   Simulation Laboratory Instructor Term
   
   The length of the position is a semester (including pre-planning and post-grading periods) and is renewed based on the needs of the program, satisfactory clinical evaluations, and the approval of the Program Director of the Nurse Anesthesia Program.
   
   Responsibilities
   
   + Teaching
   
   + Evaluating and debriefing simulation activities
   
   + Maintains current clinical competency and knowledge of current evidence in the literature required to teach in the simulation laboratory
   
   + Submits an updated curriculum vitae (CV) to the JHSON as part of the annual required compliance process
   
   + Follows the direction of the Course Coordinator and Program Director of the DNP Program Nurse Anesthesia Track regarding the adoption of teaching approaches to achieve academic program outcomes
   
   + Works under the direction of the Course Coordinator when leading a simulation laboratory group
   
   + Attends course planning meetings as directed by the Course Coordinator
   
   + Completes all training as directed by the Course Coordinator
   
   + Applies principles of adult learning and evidence-based practice
   
   + Meets with students as requested or when necessary to address student performance concerns
   
   + Works closely with students' course coordinator when a student's performance in simulation laboratory places the student at risk for failure
   
   + Provides students with a recommended plan for academic improvement as needed and follows up to determine if student performance improves
   
   + Provides timely feedback to students on their simulation performance
   
   + Communicates in writing with course coordinator if a student is not passing at midterm or at the end of the course
   
   + Communicates concerns about non-academic student issues to the Course Coordinator and SON Associate Dean for Student Affairs
   
   + Communicates immediately with Course Coordinator if unable to be present in the assigned simulation activity during the assigned dates
   
   Service
   
   + Clinical practice
   
   + Maintains the clinical competency required to meet SON teaching needs
   
   + Current licensure as a registered nurse and/or APRN in good standing in Maryland
   
   + Master's or DNP degree in nursing and CRNA certification
   
   + Ability to meet the minimum standards of the Technical Standards Policy for Admissions and Graduation with or without reasonable accommodation
   
   + Experience in CRNA practice role (1yr minimum)
   
   + Experience in a clinical teaching role, simulation (preferred)
   
   + Ability to effectively manage details and problem solve in a complex environment
   
   + Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so at Johns Hopkins SON
   
   + Able to travel to simulation facilities at Johns Hopkins Hospital and JHSON Simulation Center
   
   Complete all required field and document requests.
   
   Job Type: Full Time Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right lecturer/instructor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with lecturer/instructors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit lecturer/instructors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your lecturer/instructor job on Zippia to find and attract quality lecturer/instructor candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting lecturer/instructors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   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.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new lecturer/instructor

   Once you've found the lecturer/instructor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new lecturer/instructor. 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.

8. 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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