Adjunct Faculty, Sterile Processing

Cuyahoga Community College; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 9,566 - 11,458; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty for the Health Professions Department. The role involves teaching lectures, labs, and clinical experiences in sterile processing while evaluating student performance. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification. The pay is set at $942 per Equated Semester Unit (ESU).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• Current CSPDT or CRCST certification with 3 years practicing as sterile processing technician.
• Current sterile processing experience or teaching experience welcome.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct sterile processing students.

Responsibilities

• Teaches lectures, labs, and clinical experiences in sterile processing.
• Prepares and delivers learning activities to achieve course outcomes.
• Evaluates and grades students’ work and maintains attendance records.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Instruction skills for sterile processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Master’s degree in a related discipline

Job description

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

Department: Health Professions

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7020

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description

Teaches a full range of lectures, labs and clinical experiences in sterile processing and distribution and assists the Program Director as needed.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, clinical work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Visits student clinical sites as required
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
• Current Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), with a minimum of three years practicing as a sterile processing technician
• Current sterile processing experience and/or current experience as an instructor in sterile processing
• Demonstrated instruction for sterile processing students
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related discipline
• Teaching experience

Special Note

This is a Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.