What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct PRQ Instructor - VN/PN Prerequisites position at Unitek Learning?
Company 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 the state of CA is a requirement.
The online Adjunct PRQ Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, engaging students in a virtual learning environment, and supporting student success through timely feedback and communication.
- Facilitate online courses in accordance with established curriculum and policies
- Maintain an active online presence by participating in discussion boards, answering student questions, and holding virtual office hours
- Monitor student progress and proactively reach out to those needing additional support daily.
- Review and grade required assignments within 24–48 hours of submission
- Submit all final grades within 24 hours of course completion
- Submit required program reports and forms to Director of the program in a timely manner
- Maintains student records of attendance and grades
- Hold regular office hours three times per week, consisting of 30-minute morning and evening sessions on an alternating schedule (e.g., Monday at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.)
- Offer tutoring sessions as requested by students
- Respond to emails and messages within 24 hours, Monday through Friday
- Record all worked hours daily in (ADP) using the clock in/out feature
- Ensure compliance with company policies regarding business hours, meal breaks, and rest periods as outlined in the Unitek Employee Handbook
- Collaborate with academic leadership and colleagues to continuously improve course delivery and student outcomes
- Participate in faculty development, training sessions, and professional growth activities
- On camera during all classes, meetings, and office hours
- Use reliable computer, webcam, microphone, and internet connection
- Conduct meetings and office hours from a stable, distraction-free space
- Complete additional duties such as special projects assigned by program leadership or administration
- Other tasks as assigned
Hours will be up to 20 hours per week.
Availability should be between 8am to 8pm PST.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare or related field, required
- Familiar with medical terminology and basic dosage calculations
- Maintain professional posture and appearance
- Experience which demonstrates: Ability to mentor students in classroom; ability to work independently without close supervision; broad knowledge of nursing sciences; proficient, strong communications skills verbal and written
- Ability to sit at a desk or table with ergonomic chair and monitor setup
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
- 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