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Unitek Learning

Runs colleges for nursing and healthcare careers

OB BSN Nursing Instructor - Per diem

Full-TimePosted on 10/22/2026
$55 - $70/hr+ 401(k) Match
Mid
Master's, Incomplete
Fresno, 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, OB, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Community Health, or Geriatrics.
  • Have 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 qualify as Assignment Faculty; alternatively, a candidate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing who is currently enrolled in a master's program may be considered for a Clinical Teaching Assistant.
  • Have a minimum of four years' experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care, including one year within the last five years. Clinical experience within the last five years is required; clinical teaching in a registered nursing program applies toward direct patient care.
  • Have expertise in at least one of the following nursing areas: 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 consistent 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 students' clinical experience in assigned healthcare facilities.
  • Evaluate student performance in relation to clinical learning outcomes in accordance with the 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 records, 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 method to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
  • Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction.
  • Demonstrate or be willing to acquire skills for using online activities to enhance course content and interactive teaching and learning.
  • Submit required program reports and forms to the program's 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 ongoing communication access through scheduled office hours, electronic communication, or another appropriate method.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Have one year of experience teaching nursing-related courses 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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