Adjunct Instructor

Summary

Join Unitek Learning as an Adjunct Faculty member and contribute to our mission of educating healthcare professionals. This role requires living outside of California and obtaining a California RN license. You will facilitate online courses for pre-licensure and advanced nursing programs across multiple states. Responsibilities include instruction, curriculum review, student evaluation, and utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS). A Master's degree in Nursing is required, along with prior online teaching experience and a strong background in nursing practice. Unitek offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.

Requirements

• Living OUTSIDE of the state of CA is required
• Ability to obtain a current California RN License is required
• Registered Nurse with current and unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure or eligible in all states where Workforce Development programs are established
• Registered Nurse with current and unencumbered licensure in California
• Eligible for approval by CA BRN as Instructor for Medical-Surgical, OB, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Community Health, or Geriatrics
• Master's Degree in Nursing required
• Able to meet the faculty requirements set by California's Board of Registered Nursing
• Experience which demonstrates: Current knowledge of nursing practice; ability to mentor students; effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• 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

Responsibilities

• Instruct students utilizing existing curriculum for assigned classes
• Make continuous efforts to improve 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
• Serve on curriculum and evaluation committee
• 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 four (4) office hours weekly
• Faculty are responsible for exam analysis and reviews for all exams within assigned course
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean, Workforce Development

Preferred Qualifications

Terminal Degree in Nursing (DNP, EdD, PhD) preferred

Benefits

• 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