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Unitek Learning

Runs colleges for nursing and healthcare careers

VN Instructor

Part-Time
$48 - $60/hr+ 401(k) Match
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Bakersfield, CA, USA
In Person
EducationHigher Education Faculty

About the job

Requirements
  • Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse with current unencumbered licensure in the state where applying to teach.
  • Meet one of the Board of Vocational Nursing faculty qualification pathways: at least 3 years of bedside experience with a minimum BSN degree, or at least 6 years of bedside experience with a minimum Associate's degree.
  • Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
  • Meet the faculty requirements set by the Board of Vocational Nursing.
  • Have current knowledge of nursing practice and experience in a clinical setting.
  • Be able to mentor students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
  • Work independently without close supervision.
  • Have broad knowledge of nursing sciences.
  • Have experience successfully handling day-to-day operations in the nursing lab.
  • Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Obtain ATI (Assessment Technology Institute) Certification within 30 days of hire; certification is offered by Unitek.
  • Maintain current immunizations and Basic Life Support Certification.
  • Attend in person on campus or on site up to 5 days per week; on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff is required.
Responsibilities
  • Continuously improve instructional quality by reviewing and using different and innovative teaching methodologies and techniques.
  • Demonstrate, or be willing to acquire, skills for using online and active-learning activities to enhance course content and interactive teaching and learning.
  • Assist with reviewing and revising course syllabi and instructional guidelines within the program.
  • 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 records, grades, and skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection by established due dates.
  • Assist with updating and maintaining student files related to clinical requirements, immunizations, and educational requirements.
  • Teach courses at varied times and locations as program needs require.
  • Teach lecture content and clinical rotations, which may take place on weekdays or weekends, during the day or evening.
  • Participate in professional development, maintain continuing education hours to renew licensure, and stay current with college updates.
  • Participate in assigned committees as availability permits, prioritizing teaching responsibilities.
  • Keep classes, including clinicals, in session for their scheduled hours.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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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