About the role
Job Description
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.
Qualifications
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
Additional Information
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