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Unitek Learning

Runs colleges for nursing and healthcare careers

English Instructor - General Education

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Master's, PhD
Tempe, AZ, USA
Remote
EducationHigher Education Faculty

About the job

Requirements
  • A Master's Degree in English is required.
  • Higher education instructional experience is required.
  • Experience demonstrating the ability to mentor students and strong verbal and written communication skills is required.
  • Previous online teaching experience utilizing a Learning Management System is required.
  • A documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments, including education theory and practice, current concepts related to subjects taught, or current clinical practice experience is required.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products, especially Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint, is required.
Responsibilities
  • Instruct general education courses in the ASVN, BSN, and RN to BSN degree completion programs.
  • Instruct students and develop coursework for assigned classes.
  • Improve instructional quality by reviewing and using different and innovative teaching methodologies and techniques.
  • Assist with reviewing and revising syllabi and instructional guidelines.
  • Evaluate students regularly to measure progress toward curriculum and course objectives and inform them of their progress in a timely manner.
  • Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure program quality.
  • Maintain student attendance and grade records and assist with program data collection.
  • Use the Learning Management System to deliver current and relevant course content.
  • Provide students with ongoing communication through office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
  • Participate in professional development, maintain continuing education hours for renewed licensure when applicable, and stay current with college updates.
  • Participate in quarterly online faculty meetings.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the Associate Dean of Online Programs or Program Director of Online Nursing.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Doctoral Degree is preferred.
  • Ability to teach courses such as Humanities, Social Sciences, English, Communication/Public Speaking, Math, Statistics, Chemistry, Basic Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, History, Ethics, Political Science, and Critical Reasoning.
  • Commitment to teaching and working with a multicultural and multigenerational student body.

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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