*** per diem instructors can, ideally, commit to 2-3 days per week - per 8 week term ***
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.
- The role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Hold a valid, active license issued by the State Board of Registered Nursing
- Master of Nursing or higher degree from an accredited college or university that includes course work in nursing or education, administration. OB, Pediatrics, Psychiatry or Medical Surgical
- At least four years’ experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care
- A year of Clinical experience within the last five years (Clinical teaching applies toward direct patient care). Clinically competent as defined in CCR Section 1420(c)
- Expertise in one of the following areas of nursing – Psychiatric, Geriatrics, Med/Surg, Pediatrics or OB-Gyn
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