Company Description
Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals.
Through its family of institutions, including Unitek College of Nursing, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, Brookline College, and Unitek EMT, Unitek delivers career-focused education designed to help students build meaningful careers while addressing critical workforce needs across the healthcare industry.
Through our Workforce Solutions segment, Unitek partners with hospitals and health systems to create sustainable talent pipelines and expand access to healthcare education through employer-based training and workforce development programs nationwide.
Job Description
We are looking for Adjunct Faculty to join our team.
Living OUTSIDE the state of CA is a requirement.
Adjunct Faculty will provide online course facilitation for the post-licensure Programs. This role involves online instruction in a RN-BSN or MSN program at one or more of Unitek Learning's colleges (Eagle Gate College, Brookline College, Provo College, Unitek College of Nursing, or Workforce Solutions).
- Instruct students utilizing existing curriculum for assigned classes.
- Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by using different and innovative methodologies and/or teaching techniques.
- Assist with reviewing and revising syllabi and instructional guidelines.
- Regularly evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving curriculum and course objectives and inform them in a timely manner of their progress.
- Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure quality of program.
- Maintain student records of attendance, grades, and assist with program data collection.
- Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) as the tool to deliver course content while maintaining relevance and currency.
- Provide access to students for ongoing communication through scheduling of office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
- Participate in professional development; maintain CE hours to ensure renewed licensure and stay current with college updates.
- Commitment to teaching and working with a multicultural and multigenerational student body.
- Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for university and accreditation requirements/reporting.
- Faculty teaching in courses with unit/final exams are responsible for conducting weekly recorded synchronous sessions for students via distance modality (Zoom, MS Teams, WebEx, etc.).
- Faculty must hold a minimum of two (2) office hours weekly.
- Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with current and unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure or eligible in all states where MSN programs are established.
- Registered Nurse with current and unencumbered licensure in California.
- Master's Degree in Nursing required; Terminal Degree in Nursing (DNP, EdD, PhD) required.
- Experience which demonstrates: Current knowledge of nursing practice; ability to mentor students; effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- At least 3 years’ experience in direct patient care as an RN.
- Minimum of 1-year previous pre-licensure nursing online teaching experience required utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS).
- A documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments including but not limited to:
- education theory and practice.
- current concepts relative to subjects taught.
- current clinical practice experience.
- distance education techniques and delivery.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and other MS office products as needed.
Additional Information
For Full Time Employees, 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
- 401K with a Company Match
- 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 program
