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Unitek Learning

Runs colleges for nursing and healthcare careers

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Instructor

Full-Time
$104k - $131k/yr+ 401(k) company match
Mid
Master's
San Jose, CA, USA
In Person
EducationHigher Education Faculty

About the job

Requirements
  • No previous teaching experience is required; faculty development training is provided.
  • Hold a valid, active license issued by the State Board of Registered Nursing.
  • Hold a Master of Nursing or higher degree from an accredited college or university that includes coursework in nursing or education, administration, obstetrics, pediatrics, or psychiatry.
  • Have at least four years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care.
  • Have one year of clinical experience within the last five years; clinical teaching applies toward direct patient care, and clinical competence must meet CCR Section 1420(c).
  • Have expertise in one of the following nursing areas: psychiatric nursing, geriatrics, medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics-gynecology, or mental health.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with other instructors to prepare, administer, and grade course examinations and participate in preparing final course evaluations.
  • Assure that class attendance and grades are maintained and submitted.
  • Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure program quality.
  • Plan and implement orientation for new faculty in theory and clinical facilities.
  • Use teaching principles that recognize adult learner characteristics.
  • Continuously improve the quality of instruction.
  • Use or acquire skills for online activities that enhance course content and materials during interactive teaching and learning.
  • Maintain student attendance records, skills check-off forms, and program data collection.
  • Submit required program reports and forms to the program director in a timely manner.
  • Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations.
  • Participate in committee activities supporting the nursing program's mission and function.
  • Attend faculty meetings.
  • Plan and supervise student clinical experiences at assigned healthcare facilities.
  • Evaluate student performance against clinical learning outcomes in accordance with Unitek College Department of Nursing policies and procedures.
  • Provide immediate feedback on clinical performance or specific events after observation.
  • Maintain student clinical attendance records, skills check-off forms, and program data collection.
  • Ensure clinical assignments meet student and facility needs.
  • Determine the best methods to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
  • Determine whether clinical facilities meet health and safety requirements for Unitek College students.
  • Provide students with ongoing communication through office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
  • Participate in student advising activities.

About the company

Unitek Learning operates career-focused colleges for students entering nursing, allied health and emergency medical professions, as well as clinicians continuing their education. Its family of schools includes Unitek College of Nursing, Brookline College, Eagle Gate College and Provo College, with diploma, undergraduate and graduate programs that include accredited bachelor's degrees in nursing. Students combine online or classroom study with practical skills training and clinical experience; the group earns revenue from tuition and workforce education agreements with healthcare employers. Founded in 1992, Unitek Learning is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Newport Beach, CA

Founded

1992

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What believers are saying

  • Faculty study while continuing to teach: Unitek's education pathways combine degree progression with tuition forgiveness.
  • Teaching scope expands into advanced emergency care: Unitek announced its paramedic program in July 2026.
  • Staff development includes practical projects: Unitek's Caritas coaching trains faculty and staff to run workshops and implement workplace projects.

What critics are saying

  • Education benefits require service: Unitek's tuition forgiveness carries postgraduation employment obligations, while employees pay for books.
  • Remote work has schedule constraints: Unitek's October 2026 educational-technologist posting requires evenings and weekends.
  • Employees pay at least half for dependents' health coverage: Unitek caps the company's premium contribution at 50%.

What makes Unitek Learning unique

  • Ownership has private-equity backing: Unitek belongs to Vistria's portfolio of companies.
  • Training comes to the employer: Unitek's School in a Box combines online theory with practical instruction in hospital-supplied space.
  • School operations are regionally concentrated: Unitek advertises 19 schools across six states on its careers board.

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