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Unitek Learning

Runs colleges for nursing and healthcare careers

BSN Instructor

Full-TimePosted on 10/17/2026
$90k - $93k+ 401(k) Match
Mid
Master's
Albuquerque, NM, USA
In Person
EducationHigher Education Faculty

About the job

Requirements
  • Four years of experience as a registered nurse and current, unencumbered licensure are required.
  • A Master of Science in Nursing degree is required.
  • Must meet faculty requirements set by the Board of Registered Nursing in the state of employment.
  • Must demonstrate current knowledge of nursing practice, ability to mentor students, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must have a documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments, including education theory and practice, current concepts relevant to assigned subjects, current clinical practice experience, or distance education techniques and delivery.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Outlook and Word, is required; PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office products may also be needed.
Responsibilities
  • Facilitate student learning, provide instruction, and evaluate student learning in assigned clinicals, labs, or simulated clinical experiences using the course outline; ensure students attain the minimum competencies described in the syllabus.
  • Supervise, debrief, and evaluate students in labs, clinicals, simulated clinical experiences, and similar settings as appropriate.
  • Be available to students by email, phone, or personal conferences, and provide ongoing communication through office hours, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
  • Meet classes, clinical hours, meetings, and other scheduled responsibilities at the designated times, and inform the Program Director or Academic Dean if unable to meet a student group on time.
  • Leave classrooms, labs, and pre- and post-conference rooms clean and orderly after each event.
  • Attend New Faculty Orientation, participate in the Faculty Mentor Program, maintain a faculty development plan with academic administration, and participate in professional development activities.
  • Attend campus faculty meetings, in-service trainings, and other assigned meetings.
  • Remain current in program knowledge and maintain licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements where appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate attendance records, post attendance in the portal, and submit attendance rosters to the Academic Department for each class period in a timely manner.
  • Assign grades and maintain course and student records in accordance with FERPA, submitting grades and records by established deadlines.
  • Contact students who miss lab, simulated clinical experiences, or clinicals, or who are not actively engaged in learning outcomes.
  • Make recommendations and adhere to the Academic Freedom policy in the Faculty Handbook; perform other duties assigned by the Program Administrator, Lead Instructor, or Academic Dean.
  • Collaborate with other instructors to prepare, administer, and grade examinations, and participate in preparing final course evaluations.
  • 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 for assigned courses.
  • Use teaching principles that recognize the characteristics of adult learners and make continuous efforts to improve instructional quality.
  • Demonstrate or acquire skills for using online activities to enhance course content during interactive teaching and learning.
  • Maintain student attendance and skills check-off records, assist with program data collection, and submit required program reports and forms to the Program Director in a timely manner.
  • Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations, and participate in committee activities supporting the nursing program.
  • Plan and supervise student clinical experiences at assigned health care facilities.
  • Evaluate student performance against clinical learning outcomes and established policies and procedures; provide feedback on clinical performance or specific events immediately after observation.
  • Ensure clinical assignments meet student and facility needs, determine appropriate methods to observe, instruct, and evaluate students, and determine whether clinical facilities meet health and safety requirements.
  • 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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