Adjunct Instructor - General Education - Political Science

Unitek Learning; Tempe (AZ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Vacation time

Holidays

Life Insurance

Leadership development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Unitek Learning seeks an Online General Education Instructor to teach within the ASVN, BSN, and RN‑to‑BSN programs. The role emphasizes developing coursework, applying innovative teaching methods, and delivering engaging online instruction using an LMS.

Requirements include a Master’s degree (Doctoral preferred) and proven online teaching experience. The position is remote, with responsibilities spanning course design, student assessment, and program evaluation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; Doctoral degree preferred.
• Experience in online teaching using an LMS.
• Ability to mentor students and communicate clearly, in writing and speech.
• Background in educational methods related to subject teaching and current concepts.

Responsibilities

• Instruct general education courses in ASVN, BSN, and RN-to-BSN programs.
• Develop and update coursework and syllabi; implement innovative teaching methods.
• Evaluate students and provide timely feedback on progress.
• Maintain records of attendance, grades, and program data.
• Utilize LMS to deliver content and facilitate online interaction.

Skills

Humanities

Social Sciences

English

Communication/Public Speaking

Math

Statistics

Chemistry

Basic Sciences

Psychology

Sociology

History

Ethics

Political Science

Critical Reasoning

Education

Master's degree

Doctoral degree preferred

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Adjunct Assistant Professor - General Education - Political Science

• Contract
• Type of Position : Remote

• 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 an Online General Education, Instructor to join our team.

  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
  • 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
• • 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
  • 12paid Holidays and 2Floating 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