Vocational Nursing Instructor - Full Time

Unitek Learning • Fremont, CA

18h • $111,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Unitek College is seeking a full-time nursing instructor for its Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) program. The instructor teaches lecture content and clinical rotations and contributes to continuous improvement in instructional quality. Clinical rotations may take place during the day or evening, on weekdays or weekends, and courses may be scheduled at different times and locations according to program needs.

The instructor uses or develops skills in online learning activities, helps review and revise course syllabi and instructional guidelines, maintains student records and files, and submits program reports and forms to the Program Director by required deadlines. The role also involves keeping current with technologies, safety regulations, nursing practice, and college updates; maintaining continuing education for license renewal; participating in professional development; and serving on assigned committees when availability permits.

The position is campus-based. The annual pay range is $111,000–$130,000, with a midpoint of $119,000. The typical hiring range is between the minimum and midpoint; starting pay may vary based on education, experience, skills, location, and budget.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state where applying to teach.
• Three years of bedside experience for candidates with RN/BSN credentials.
• Six years of bedside experience for candidates with LVN/associate degree credentials.
• Ability to meet faculty requirements set by the Board of Vocational Nursing.
• Current knowledge of nursing practice and broad knowledge of nursing sciences.
• Ability to mentor students in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Experience successfully handling day-to-day nursing laboratory operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Current knowledge and experience in a clinical setting.
• Current immunizations.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• 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 course syllabi 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, grade, and skills check-off records, and assist with program data collection by required deadlines.
• Update and maintain 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 days or evenings and on weekdays or weekends.
• Participate in professional development, maintain continuing education hours for license renewal, and stay current with college updates.
• Participate in assigned committees when available, prioritizing teaching responsibilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Two weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service.
• 12 paid holidays and one floating holiday.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance equal to one times annual salary.
• Leadership development and training for career advancement.
• Tuition assistance and forgiveness for the employee and family, up to 100% depending on program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree