Vocational Nursing Instructor - Part Time

Unitek College Of Nursing • Fremont, CA

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About The Position

Unitek College is seeking part-time Vocational Nursing Instructors to teach lecture content and clinical rotations. Weekend clinical availability is required; clinical rotations may take place during the day or evening, on weekdays or weekends. Instructors teach at a variety of times and locations based on program needs and support students through classroom, lab, and clinical instruction.

The instructor works to improve instructional quality, uses or develops skills in online teaching activities, helps review and revise course syllabi and instructional guidelines, and submits program reports and forms to the Program Director. The role also involves maintaining student attendance, grade, skills, and clinical-requirement records; keeping current with technologies and safety regulations; participating in professional development and assigned committees; and maintaining continuing education hours for licensure renewal.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure in the state where applying to teach.
• Three years of bedside experience for RN/BSN applicants.
• Six years of bedside experience for LVN/Associate's Degree applicants.
• Ability to meet faculty requirements set by the Board of Vocational Nursing.
• Current knowledge of nursing practice and clinical experience/current knowledge in a clinical setting.
• Ability to mentor students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Broad knowledge of nursing sciences.
• Experience successfully handling day-to-day operations in a nursing lab.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Current immunizations.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Weekend clinical availability.

Responsibilities

• Continuously improve instructional quality by reviewing and using varied and innovative teaching methodologies and techniques.
• Demonstrate or acquire skills in using online activities to 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 on time.
• Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations.
• Maintain student attendance and grade records and skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection by established deadlines.
• Assist with updating and maintaining student files related to clinical requirements, immunizations, and educational requirements.
• Teach lecture content and clinical rotations at various times and locations according to program needs.
• Participate in professional development and maintain continuing education hours for licensure renewal.
• Stay current with college updates.
• Participate in assigned committees as availability permits, prioritizing teaching responsibilities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental insurance starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Vision insurance 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 at 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: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed