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Unitek Learning

Runs colleges for nursing and healthcare careers

VN Instructor

Full-TimePosted on 10/15/2026
$45 - $60/hr
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Fremont, CA, USA
In Person
EducationHigher Education Faculty

About the job

Requirements
  • Hold an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state where you are applying to teach.
  • Meet one of the Board of Vocational Nursing requirements: at least 3 years of bedside experience and a minimum Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, or at least 6 years of bedside experience and a minimum associate degree.
  • Graduate from an approved School of Nursing.
  • Meet faculty requirements set by the Board of Vocational Nursing.
  • Demonstrate current knowledge of nursing practice and experience in a clinical setting.
  • Demonstrate the ability to mentor students in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings; work independently without close supervision; apply broad knowledge of nursing sciences; and handle day-to-day operations in the nursing laboratory.
  • Obtain Assessment Technologies Institute certification within 30 days of hire; certification is offered by Unitek.
  • Maintain current immunizations and Basic Life Support certification.
Responsibilities
  • Continuously improve instructional quality by reviewing and using innovative teaching methodologies and techniques.
  • Use or develop skills in online activities that enhance course content during interactive teaching and learning.
  • Assist with reviewing and revising syllabi for assigned courses and instructional guidelines.
  • Submit required program reports and forms to the program director in a timely manner.
  • Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations.
  • Maintain student attendance and grade records and skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection by established deadlines.
  • Assist with updating and maintaining student files related to clinical requirements, immunizations, and educational requirements.
  • Teach courses at different times and locations as program needs require.
  • Teach lecture content and clinical rotations, which may occur during weekdays or weekends and during daytime or evening hours.
  • Participate in professional development, maintain continuing education hours for renewed licensure, and stay current with college updates.
  • Participate in assigned committees based on availability, with teaching responsibilities taking priority.

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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