BSN Instructor - Full Time (On-Campus at Reno, NV, this is NOT a remote role)

About the role

Join Unitek Learning in a mission to bridge the gap between aspiring nurses and communities in need. As part of our team, you’ll help graduate culturally competent, highly skilled nurses at scale, leveraging our 30+ years of experience in healthcare workforce development. We embed faculty and curriculum directly into hospital settings through our “School in a Box” and integrated workforce solutions, partnering with hundreds of clinical sites to upskill staff, train new clinicians, and strengthen talent pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other instructors in preparing, administering, and grading examinations for the course.
• Participate in the preparation of final evaluations for the course.
• Ensure class attendance and grades are recorded and submitted.
• Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to maintain program quality.
• Plan and implement orientation of new faculty in both theory and clinical facilities for the courses.
• Utilize principles of teaching that recognize the characteristics of the adult learner.
• Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction.
• Demonstrate or acquire skills for utilizing online activities to enhance course content during interactive teaching and learning.
• Maintain student records of attendance, skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection.
• Submit required program reports and forms to the Director of the program in a timely manner.
• Stay current with new technologies and safety regulations.
• Participate in committee activities that support the mission and function of the nursing program.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Plan and supervise student clinical experience in assigned healthcare facilities.
• Evaluate student performance in relation to clinical learning outcomes in accordance with policies and procedures established by Unitek College, Department of Nursing.
• Provide immediate feedback on clinical performance or specific events after observation.
• Assist in maintaining student records of clinical attendance and skills check-off forms.
• Ensure clinical assignments meet both student and facility needs.
• Determine the best method to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
• Verify that clinical facilities meet all health and safety requirements for Unitek College students.
• Provide ongoing communication access to students through office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
• Participate in student advising activities.

Requirements

• Hold a valid, active license issued by the State Board of Registered Nursing.
• Master of Nursing or higher degree from an accredited college or university that includes coursework in nursing or education, administration, OB, Pediatrics, or Psychiatry.
• At least four years’ experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care.
• A year of clinical experience within the last five years (clinical teaching applies toward direct patient care).
• Clinically competent as defined in CCR Section 1420(c).
• Expertise in one of the following areas of nursing: Psychiatric, Geriatrics, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, OB-Gyn, or Mental Health.

No previous teaching experience is required. Our Faculty Development training program will provide the tools to help you succeed in a classroom setting.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• 2 weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service with the company.
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• 401K with a company match.
• Company-paid life insurance at 1x your annual salary.
• Leadership development and training for career advancement.
• Tuition assistance and forgiveness for you and your family up to 100%, depending on the program.

Pay

$94,000–$97,000 annually.