Facilitates high-quality, student-centered learning that prepares future nurses for competent, compassionate, and ethical practice. This role supports the mission of the institution by fostering academic excellence, professional integrity, and evidence-based practice in alignment with nursing standards, accreditation requirements, and institutional outcomes.
Job responsibilities:
- Collaborate with other instructors in preparing, administering, and grading examinations for the course. Participate in the preparation of the final evaluations for the course.
- Responsible for assuring class attendance and grades are kept and submitted.
- Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure quality of program.
- Plan and implement orientation of new faculty in theory & clinical facilities for the courses.
- Utilize principles of teaching that recognize the characteristics of the adult learner.
- Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction.
- Demonstrate or be willing to acquire skills for utilizing online activities as enhancers to course content/material during interactive teaching and learning.
- Maintain student records and assist with program data collection.
- Submit required program reports & forms to the Director of the program in a timely manner.
- Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations.
- Participate in committee activities that support the education program(s).
- Attend faculty meetings
- Plan and supervises student clinical experience in assigned health care facilities.
- Follow all policies and procedures established by Unitek Learning.
- Provide feedback on clinical performance or specific events immediately after observation.
- Ensure clinical assignments meet student and facility needs.
- Determine best method to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
- Provide in-person and remote access to students for ongoing communication.
- Participate in student advising activities.
- Regular, in-person attendance up to 5 days per week on campus/on site is an essential function of this position.
- The role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Among the requirements for faculty teaching technical (non- Gen Ed) courses in a CCNE-accredited BSN program at a college accredited by ACCSC are:
- at least 4 years’ experience in direct patient care as an RN
- a BSN degree and a health-related Masters or Doctorate degree*
Among the requirements for faculty teaching technical (non- Gen Ed) courses in a CCNE-accredited BSN program at a college accredited by ABHES are:
- at least 3 years’ experience in direct patient care as an RN
- a BSN degree and a health-related Masters or Doctorate degree*
*A Master of Science in Nursing may be required if teaching students attending classes from certain states (e.g. New Mexico, Arizona). This requirement will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Employment Status (Unitek HR will check one upon hiring):
- Full Time: work at least 40 hrs/week; paid annual salary; overtime & commissions ineligible
- Part Time: expected to work less than 40 hrs/week; paid hourly; overtime-eligible
- Per-diem: scheduled as needed; work at least 8 hrs/month; paid hourly; overtime-eligible
Teaching experience for full-time faculty only
- 0 - 2 years Teaching experience Level II
- 2 - 5 years Teaching experience Level II
- 5 - 10 years Teaching experience Level III
- 10 plus years Teaching experience Level IV
We Offer:
- Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
- 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
- Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
- Leadership development and training for career advancement
- Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on the program