Unitek Learning·Concord, California
The instructor is responsible for teaching nursing courses through lectures, labs, and off-site clinical rotations. They must maintain student records, update syllabi, and utilize innovative teaching methodologies to improve instructional quality.
Company Description Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals. Through its family of institutions, including Unitek College of Nursing, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, Brookline College, and Unitek EMT, Unitek delivers career-focused education designed to help students build meaningful careers while addressing critical workforce needs across the healthcare industry. Through our Workforce Solutions segment, Unitek partners with hospitals and health systems to create sustainable talent pipelines and expand access to healthcare education through employer-based training and workforce development programs nationwide.
We are looking for a Full time VN Instructor. We have AM and PM shifts available currently. Teaching in the classroom, labs and clinicals may be included. When working clinicals evenings and weekends we also add a 10% differential on top of hourly rate. Clinicals are located off site at hospitals and facilities. Make continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing different and innovative methodologies / techniques in teaching Demonstrate or willing to acquire skills for utilizing online activities as enhancers to course content/material during interactive teaching and learning Assist with reviewing and revising of syllabus for specific course within the program and instructional guidelines Submit required program reports and forms to Director of the program in a timely manner Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations Maintains student records of attendance, grades, and skills check-off forms and assist with program data collection that meet set due dates and deadlines Assists with updating and maintaining student files as relates to clinical requirements, immunizations and educational requirements Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in responds to program needs Teaches both lecture content and clinical rotations (clinical rotations can be days, and/or evenings, on week days and/or weekends) Participate in professional development; maintain CE hours to ensure renewed licensure, takes responsibility for staying current with college updates Actively participates in committees as assigned, based on availability, taking into consideration teaching responsibilities as priority Pay Range The Salary pay range for this position is $90-110K/year A 10% differential for evening/weekend shifts will be offered on-top of base!
Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse with current licensure in the state in which you are applying to teach 3 Years bedside experience with Bachelors Degree or 6 years experience with an Associates Degree Able to meet the faculty requirements set by the Board of Vocational Nursing Experience which demonstrates: Current knowledge of nursing practice; ability to mentor students in classroom, lab and clinical settings; ability to work independently without close supervision; broad knowledge of nursing sciences; successful handling of day to day operations in the nursing lab; proficient, strong communications skills verbal and written; current knowledge/experience in clinical setting Current immunizations and Basic Life Support Certification.
We Offer: Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company 12 paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday 401K with a Company Match Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary Leadership development and training for career advancement Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse with current licensure and either a Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience or an Associate degree with 6 years of experience. Basic Life Support Certification and current immunizations are also required.
Market context
California vocational nursing instructors are typically in demand where nursing programs need licensed clinicians who can teach both theory and hands-on skills. This role is competitive because it requires an active RN or LVN license, specific education and experience, and current BLS plus immunizations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to quickly confirm your credentials, then prepare examples of clinical teaching, student support, and curriculum delivery.