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Unitek Learning

Runs colleges for nursing and healthcare careers

BSN Instructor - Mental Health

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$55 - $70/hr
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's, Master's, Incomplete
Visalia, CA, USA
In Person
EducationHigher Education Faculty

About the job

Requirements
  • Hold a valid, unencumbered license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
  • Be eligible for approval by the California Board of Registered Nursing as an instructor for Medical-Surgical, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Community Health, or Geriatrics.
  • Hold a master's degree from an accredited college or university that includes coursework in nursing, education, or administration, and academic preparation for the subject taught, to be considered as Assignment Faculty; alternatively, completed BSN and current enrollment in a master's program may be considered.
  • Have a minimum of four years of experience, including one year within the last five years, as a registered nurse providing direct patient care. Clinical experience within the last five years is required; clinical teaching in an RN program applies toward direct patient care. Be clinically competent as defined in CCR Section 1420(c).
  • Have expertise in at least one nursing area: Mental Health, Medical-Surgical, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Labor and Delivery, Community Health, or Critical Care.
Responsibilities
  • Provide education in the skills lab and/or clinical setting in accordance with the established curriculum and faculty expertise; clinical rotations may occur during days, evenings, weekends, or a combination.
  • Use teaching principles that recognize the characteristics of adult learners.
  • Plan and supervise student clinical experiences in assigned health care facilities.
  • Evaluate student performance against clinical learning outcomes in accordance with policies and procedures established by Unitek College's Department of Nursing.
  • Provide timely feedback on clinical performance or specific events after observation.
  • Maintain student records by keeping accurate clinical and/or skills lab attendance, completing skills check-off forms, and assisting with requested programmatic outcome data collection.
  • Ensure clinical assignments meet both student and facility needs.
  • Determine the best methods to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
  • Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction.
  • Demonstrate or acquire skills to use online activities to enhance course content and materials during interactive teaching and learning.
  • Submit required program reports and forms to the Academic Site Director in a timely manner.
  • Keep current with innovative technologies and safety regulations.
  • Participate in committee activities that support the nursing program's mission and function as needed.
  • Attend faculty meetings.
  • Provide students access for ongoing communication through office hours, electronic communication, or another appropriate method.
Desired Qualifications
  • Have one year of experience teaching courses related to nursing or have completed a course that includes practice in teaching nursing.

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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