Adjunct Instructor – Surgical Technology

Motlow; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Motlow College in Tennessee seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach Surgical Technology, guiding students in classroom and lab settings and maintaining a positive learning environment.

The role emphasizes instruction and evaluation, with office hours and collaboration with department staff. A CST certification and an accredited Surgical Technology program degree are required, with at least two years of OR scrub or teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• Graduate of accredited surgical technology education program.
• CST certification by the Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
• Minimum two years’ experience in OR scrub or as an instructor in surgical technology.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned and per course descriptions.
• Supervise student study and learning activities.
• Request equipment, supplies, textbooks and instructional aids as needed.
• Evaluate academic progress of students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures per Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Submit course grades and perform other administrative duties.
• Schedule two office hours; provide written plan if office hours cannot be scheduled.

Skills

Surgical tech exp

Teaching experience

Education

Associate's Degree

Accredited surgical technology program

CST certification

Job description

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.

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].

The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College.