Adjunct Faculty - Health Sciences Instructor

Sowela Technical Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Multiple medical insurance options

Generous annual vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A Louisiana community college is seeking an Adjunct Faculty – Health Sciences Instructor for part-time teaching. The role involves clinical instruction, maintaining academic records, and engaging in professional development activities. Applicants must hold at least an associate's degree and have substantial experience in surgical technology or related fields. Benefits include competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology.
• Credential in surgical technology through an accredited certification program required.
• American Heart Association–Basic Life Support Certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses and evaluate student progress.
• Maintain accurate attendance and grade records.
• Engage in professional development and adhere to college policies.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Clinical instruction experience

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Adjunct Faculty – Health Sciences Instructor

Job no: 495315 | Closes: | Work Type: Faculty – Part Time | Locations: Baton Rouge, LA | Categories: Allied Health, Nursing.

College: BRCC

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department: Nursing, Allied Health & Safety

Type of Appointment: Unclassified – Adjunct

Overview

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

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed in the event circumstances change.

• 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 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 is 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 the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) is 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.

Additional Information

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.