Adjunct Nursing Faculty - Online

Unitek Education; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare education organization is seeking passionate Adjunct Faculty to facilitate online courses in nursing programs. This role offers the opportunity to inspire and mentor a diverse student body while utilizing innovative teaching methodologies. With a focus on continuous improvement and professional development, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of nursing education. Enjoy a supportive work environment with generous benefits, including medical coverage, vacation time, and tuition assistance for you and your family. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the field of healthcare education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

2 Weeks’ starting Vacation

12 paid Holidays

401K with Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Leadership development and training

Tuition assistance and Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Must hold a current RN license and have online teaching experience.
• Master's Degree in Nursing required; Terminal Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students using existing curriculum and innovative teaching techniques.
• Evaluate students' progress and maintain attendance and grades.

Skills

Registered Nurse licensure

Teaching methodologies

Effective communication

Online teaching experience

Learning Management System (LMS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Terminal Degree in Nursing (DNP, EdD, PhD)

Tools

Zoom

MS Teams

WebEx

Job description

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.

Job Description

We are looking for Adjunct Faculty to join our team.
Living OUTSIDE of the state of CA is required.
A current California RN License is preferred. Otherwise, we will assist you in obtaining a CA RN license or any other RN license that may be required to fulfill the position.

The Adjunct faculty will provide online course facilitation for the pre-licensure Workforce Development Programs and/or BSN and MSN programs in CA, NM, AZ, NV.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students utilizing existing curriculum for assigned classes;
• Make continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction by using different and innovative methodologies and/or teaching techniques;
• 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, and stay current with college updates;
• Commitment to teaching and working with a multicultural and multigenerational student body;
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for university and accreditation requirements/reporting;
• Serve on curriculum and evaluation committee;
• Faculty teaching in courses with unit/final exams are responsible for conducting weekly recorded synchronous sessions for students via distance modality (Zoom, MS Teams, WebEx, etc.);
• Faculty must hold a minimum of four (4) office hours weekly;
• Faculty are responsible for exam analysis and reviews for all exams within assigned course;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current and unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure or eligible in all states where Workforce Development programs are established;
• Registered Nurse with current and unencumbered licensure in California;
• Eligible for approval by CA BRN as Instructor for Medical-Surgical, OB, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Community Health, or Geriatrics;
• Master's Degree in Nursing required; Terminal Degree in Nursing (DNP, EdD, PhD) preferred;
• Able to meet the faculty requirements set by California's Board of Registered Nursing;
• Experience which demonstrates: Current knowledge of nursing practice; ability to mentor students; effective communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Previous pre-licensure nursing 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;
  • current concepts relative to subjects taught;
  • current clinical practice experience;
  • distance education techniques and delivery.
• 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 Holidays;
• 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.