Adjunct Assistant Professor - General Education - Communication/Public Speaking

Unitek Learning; Tempe (AZ); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Vacation and holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Unitek Learning is seeking an Online General Education Communication/Public Speaking Instructor to join our healthcare education team. The role involves teaching courses across ASVN, BSN, and RN-to-BSN programs, developing coursework, and maintaining syllabi with modern instructional methods.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree with online teaching experience and strong communication skills, and is adept with LMS tools and MS Office applications.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required; 15 credits in public speaking, communications, or linguistics.
• Experience mentoring students with strong verbal and written communication.
• Previous online teaching experience using an LMS is required.
• Background in education methodology relevant to teaching subjects.

Responsibilities

• Teach general education courses in ASVN, BSN, and RN to BSN programs.
• Develop coursework for assigned classes and update syllabi as needed.
• Review and revise instructional guidelines to improve quality.
• Regularly evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Assist with planning and assessment of instructional initiatives.
• Maintain attendance, grades, and program data in the LMS.
• Provide office hours and maintain ongoing student communication.
• Participate in quarterly online faculty meetings and professional development.

Skills

Public speaking

Online teaching

LMS experience

Strong communication

Education

Master's degree

Doctoral degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals.

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.

Job Description

We are looking for an Online General Education Communication/Public Speaking Instructor to join our team.

• Master's Degree required - must have 15 course credits completed specifically in public speaking, communications, and/or linguistics.

This position will instruct general education courses in the ASVN, BSN, and RN to BSN degree completion programs

• Ability to teach courses such as: Humanities, Social Sciences, English, Communication/Public Speaking, Math, Statistics, Chemistry, Basic Sciences, Psychology, Public Speaking, Sociology, History, Ethics, Political Science, Critical Reasoning
• Instruct students and develop coursework for the assigned classes
• Make continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing different and innovative methodologies/techniques in teaching
• Assist with reviewing and revising syllabi and instructional guidelines
• Regularly evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving curriculum and course objectives and inform them in a timely manner of their progress
• Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure quality of program
• Maintain student records of attendance, grades, and assist with program data collection
• Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) as the tool to deliver course content while maintaining relevance and currency
• Provide access to students for ongoing communication through scheduling of office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods
• Participate in professional development; maintain CE hours to ensure renewed licensure (if applicable), and stay current with college updates
• Commitment to teaching and working with a multicultural and multigenerational student body
• Participate in Quarterly Online Faculty meetings
• Other duties as assigned by Associate Dean-Online Programs/Program Director-Online Nursing

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required; Doctoral Degree preferred
• Experience which demonstrates: ability to mentor students; strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Previous online teaching experience required utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS)
• A documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments including but not limited to education theory and practice, or current concepts relative to specific subjects he or she will be teaching, or current clinical practice experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other MS office products as needed

Additional Information

For Full Time Employees, 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 2 Floating Holiday
• 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