Adjunct Instructor – Surgical Technology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Tennessee is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Surgical Technology to provide quality education and maintain a positive classroom environment. Responsibilities include planning and teaching classes, supervising students, and evaluating performance. An Associate's Degree and CST certification are required, along with two years of relevant experience. The position is part-time, with hiring on an as-needed basis, accommodating fall, spring, and summer terms.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a surgical technology education program accredited by a recognized agency.
• Possess a current CST certification from the Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
• Minimum of two years' experience in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology within the past five years.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned and outlined in course descriptions.
• Supervise study and learning activities of students.
• Evaluate academic progress of students.

Skills

Surgical technology knowledge

Teaching skills

Student supervision

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Adjunct Instructor - Surgical Technology

Title: Adjunct Instructor - Surgical Technology

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application:

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Position Summary: To provide quality instruction for student learning and to maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom. The major emphasis will be placed on teaching and evaluating students in the classroom and laboratories.

Department: School of Sciences and Nursing

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi.
2. Supervising the study and learning activities of students assigned.
3. Submitting requests through the department head, program coordinator, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.
4. Evaluating the academic progress of students.
5. Demonstrating knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures as defined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
6. Submitting course grades and performing other administrative duties as required.
7. Scheduling two office hours. For extenuating circumstances in which office hours cannot be scheduled, the adjunct faculty member must submit a written plan to the Dean describing how students can access the instructor. Office hours are not paid during the summer session.

Required Qualifications:

1. Associate's Degree
2. Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency
3. Possess a current CST certification by the Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
4. Have a minimum total of two years' experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years

Availability/Closing Date: This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted continuously and reviewed by the department if openings are available. Adjuncts are hired on an as‑needed basis. Future teaching assignments are on a term‑by‑term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re‑apply each year.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on‑line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part‑time work experience is calculated at 50% of full‑time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please get in touch with George Underwood at [e-mail] or 865-539-7354. If you have any problems or questions, please contact Pellissippi State Community College's Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at [e-mail].