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Unitek Learning · 2 months ago

Faculty Preceptor

California City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization that helps thousands of students launch their careers each year. They are seeking a Vocational Nursing Faculty Preceptor to facilitate faculty training and development, improve instructional quality, and support new faculty during their onboarding process.

EducationHealth CareMedical

Responsibilities

Make continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative techniques in faculty training

Model professional workplace behaviors and practices

Provide an orientation for all newly hired Vocational Nursing faculty including a review of policies and procedures, curriculum content, Canvas, CourseKey, Campus Vue, and basic computer skills

Assess new and existing faculty learning needs and develop a plan to meet learning goals, collaborate with Program Directors, Lead Faculty and Faculty Development to meet learning objectives

Facilitate completion of programmatic training topics by working with hiring managers

Meet with new faculty on a regular basis to ensure their ongoing success, assist in problem-solving, and provide new faculty support during the initial 90-day hire period

Coordinate the transition of new faculty from faculty development orientation to the campus of hire

Assist new and existing faculty in developing a sense of belonging and engagement with the College

Assist in the coordination of mock skills check-off, theory observations and clinical training with hiring managers

Develop faculty training materials for programmatic orientation as required to meet orientation goals

Conduct orientation exit meetings to discuss and review processes and assess faculty readiness. Provide constructive feedback to faculty member and hiring manager

Articulate training expectation clearly; focus on faculty strengths

Assist with curriculum review and program instructional materials, including LMS and electronic resources

Submit required program reports and forms to the Assistant Dean or designee in a timely manner

Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations

Participate in professional development; maintain licensure CE requirements and remain current with College updates

Actively participates in College committees as assigned

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Registered Nurse licensureNursing practice knowledgeMentoring facultyTeaching modalitiesCommunication skills

Required

Registered Nurse with current licensure in California

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing; minimum of BA/BS, MSN preferred

Experience which demonstrates: Current knowledge of nursing practice; ability to mentor faculty in classroom, lab and clinical settings; ability to work independently without close supervision; broad knowledge of nursing sciences and teaching modalities; strong communications skills verbal and written