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Victoria College

*Vocational Nursing Instructor

Victoria, TX · On-site

$5.2K - $6.6K/mo

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Allied Health Opening Date: 08/17/2026 Position Summary The Allied Health Department is recruiting for one full time Vocational Nursing Instructor to begin in the Fall 2026 semester . This twelve ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for vocational nursing instructor in the United States is $41.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.69 and $49.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Vocational Nursing Instructor is responsible for teaching and training students in practical nursing programs. They develop lesson plans, deliver lectures, supervise clinical practice, and assess student progress. Their goal is to prepare students for careers as licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) by providing knowledge in patient care, medical procedures, and ethical practices. Instructors often have hands-on healthcare experience and must stay updated on nursing best practices.

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A typical day for a Vocational Nursing Instructor involves preparing and delivering lectures, leading hands-on clinical training in skills labs or healthcare settings, and supervising students during patient care activities. Instructors also spend time developing lesson plans, grading assignments, and providing individualized feedback to help students progress. Collaboration is common with other faculty, healthcare professionals, and administrators to ensure the curriculum meets industry standards. This role blends teaching, mentorship, and assessment responsibilities in a dynamic educational environment.

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Vocational Nursing Instructors need a current nursing license, clinical nursing experience, and a solid understanding of instructional strategies and adult education principles. Familiarity with curriculum planning software, simulation lab equipment, and compliance with state accreditation standards is essential. Excellent communication, patience, and mentoring abilities help instructors effectively guide and motivate students. These skills ensure that instructors can deliver high-quality education, foster student success, and maintain program standards.

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Infographic showing various Vocational Nursing Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 52% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,357 per year, or $41 per hour.

Vocational Nursing Instructor- Full time

Unitek College Of Nursing

Concord, CA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company Description

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.

Job Description

We are looking for a Full time clinical instructor AM/ PM Vocational Nursing Instructor to join our team. We have AM and PM shifts available currently. Teaching in the classroom, labs and clinicals may be included.

When working clinicals evenings and weekends we also add a 10% differential on top of hourly rate. Clinicals are located off site at hospitals and facilities.

  • Make continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing different and innovative methodologies / techniques in teaching
  • Demonstrate or willing to acquire skills for utilizing online activities as enhancers to course content/material during interactive teaching and learning
  • Assist with reviewing and revising of syllabus for specific course within the program and instructional guidelines
  • Submit required program reports and forms to Director of the program in a timely manner
  • Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations
  • Maintains student records of attendance, grades, and skills check-off forms and assist with program data collection that meet set due dates and deadlines
  • Assists with updating and maintaining student files as relates to clinical requirements, immunizations and educational requirements
  • Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in responds to program needs
  • Teaches both lecture content and clinical rotations (clinical rotations can be days, and/or evenings, on week days and/or weekends)
  • Participate in professional development; maintain CE hours to ensure renewed licensure, takes responsibility for staying current with college updates
  • Actively participates in committees as assigned, based on availability, taking into consideration teaching responsibilities as priority

Pay Range

The Salary pay range for this position is $90-110K/year

A 10% differential for evening/weekend shifts will be offered on-top of base! 

Qualifications
  • Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse with current licensure in the state in which you are applying to teach
  • 3 Years bedside experience with Bachelors Degree or 6 years experience with an Associates Degree
  • Able to meet the faculty requirements set by the Board of Vocational Nursing
  • Experience which demonstrates: Current knowledge of nursing practice; ability to mentor students in classroom, lab and clinical settings; ability to work independently without close supervision; broad knowledge of nursing sciences; successful handling of day to day operations in the nursing lab; proficient, strong communications skills verbal and written; current knowledge/experience in clinical setting
  • Current immunizations and Basic Life Support Certification

Additional Information

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 1 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