[Hiring] Adjunct Assistant Professor @Unitek Learning

Role Description

We are looking for Adjunct Faculty to join our team. Living OUTSIDE the state of CA is a requirement.

• Provide online course facilitation for the post-licensure Programs.
• 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.
• Conduct weekly recorded synchronous sessions for students via distance modality (Zoom, MS Teams, WebEx, etc.) for courses with unit/final exams.
• 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.

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 the company.
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays.
• 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.

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.