Adjunct Faculty - Health Sciences

Baton Rouge Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive retirement options

Medical insurance options

Generous annual and sick leave benefits

Term life insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

Holidays and leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A regional community college in Baton Rouge is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Health Sciences department. This part-time role involves teaching surgical technology courses and engaging in student assessment and instruction. Ideal candidates will have at least an associate's degree and relevant teaching experience, along with certifications in surgical technology. A competitive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate’s degree with plans to pursue a bachelor's degree.
• 2 years of experience in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor.
• Current CPR/BLS certification and Active membership in the Association of Surgical Technologists.
• At least 2 years in the operating room scrub role or as a surgical technology instructor within the past five years; teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned in the evening, weekends, and online.
• Maintain accurate grade and attendance records.
• Assess student learning in accordance with college policy.
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to pedagogy and the field.

Skills

Teaching in Health Sciences

Clinical Instruction

Didactic Instruction

Student Evaluation

Time management

Education

Associate's degree (minimum)

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Surgical technology tools

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Health Sciences Instructor

College: BRCC

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department: Nursing, Allied Health & Safety

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) seeks to fill the position of Adjunct Faculty - Surgical Technology / Health Science Instructor. This position is located in the Division of Nursing and Allied Health Services. This is a part‑time position. This position is open for recruitment.

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for teaching courses as assigned. Adjunct faculty may teach in the evening, weekends, online and dual enrollment courses as needed.

Faculty are expected to support the institution's mission and vision and abide by the Faculty Handbook and college‑wide policies. Adjunct faculty report directly to the academic program manager and/or department chair within their respective departments and divisions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsibilities may include didactic, skills laboratory, and clinical instruction.
• Instructional faculty must be responsible for directing, evaluating and reporting student progress toward course objectives.
• Instructional faculty must be responsible for periodic review and updating of course material.
• Instructional faculty must pursue ongoing formal training designed to maintain and upgrade professional and instructional capabilities.
• Provide learning experiences in accordance with students' needs and abilities.
• Notify program manager of absence, with course substitution plan in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate grade and attendance records.
• Submit syllabi, grades, attendance, electronic time sheets, and other reports by established deadlines.
• Discuss with program manager, counselors and other appropriate personnel any student problems which may require special attention.
• Use learning resources to help students learn.
• Engage in continual professional development activities as it relates to pedagogy, assessment, and faculty area of expertise.
• Meet all scheduled classes within the appropriate timeframe and provide opportunities for student conferences either online, by phone, or face‑to‑face interactions.
• Attend annual orientation and assessment meetings.
• Adhere to professional standards of conduct.
• Participate in the faculty evaluation process.
• Assess student learning in accordance with college policy.
• Provides feedback to the program about current department/hospital policies or changes in practice in the field and makes suggestions for program modifications or improvement.
• Discusses student progress with each student's preceptor(s).

Required Education

Applicants for adjunct in the AS‑Surgical Technology program must possess a minimum of an associate’s degree with plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree; a bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.

Required Experience

Applicants for adjunct instructor for the AS‑Surgical Technology program must have at least 2 years in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years. Previous teaching experience preferred.

Required Licenses or Certifications

Applicant must possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Current certification from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred.

Current American Heart Association, Basic Life Support, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.

Active Membership in the Association of Surgical Technologists.

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre‑employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. BRCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.