Adjunct Professor, Central Sterile Processing (Applicant Pool 2025-2026)

Collin College; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading college in Texas seeks part-time faculty for Sterile Processing courses. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to innovative teaching methods and possess the required certifications. Responsibilities include course preparation, student assessment, and maintaining professional standards in accordance with college policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in Sterile Processing.
• Preceptor or teaching experience is desired.
• Must hold current credentials as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver coursework in engaging ways.
• Grade and return feedback to students promptly.
• Attend faculty meetings and work collaboratively with peers.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Teaching

Assessment

Education

Associate degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Primary Location:2200 W. University Drive, McKinney, Texas, 75071We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.Job Summary:Responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to the college's core values, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meet professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teach courses in accordance with the schedule of classes and follow the approved course descriptions and syllabi established by the Division faculty and administered by the Associate Dean/Director.

Syllabus edits to represent course instruction, required resources, due dates, assignment/grading breakdown, and a detailed course calendar.

Prepare relevant subject matter for lectures/lab activities.

Grade and return feedback to students in a timely manner as outlined in the course syllabus.

Attend faculty meetings and meet with faculty or director as needed.

Teaching assignments will be primarily at the McKinney Campus and may include an occasional evening or weekend event.

Supplemental Functions

Monitor/assess during clinical in hospital/facilities.

Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.

Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office and surgical lab environment. Little physical effort is required.

Requirements

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Sterile Processing.

A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the role of a tech II or higher within the past five (5) years.

An Associate degree from an accredited institution.

Preceptor or teaching experience is desired.

Licenses and Certifications

Must hold current credentials as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) in the field of sterile processing through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) certification program.

Current member of the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).

Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)/Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL)/Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) certifications desired

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification for Health Care Providers or equivalent required.

**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:
ALL applicants (internal and external) applying for faculty positions MUST attach a copy of their qualifying credentials/certifications. Faculty applications that do not have the appropriate credentials/certifications attached will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.

Please note, our part-time faculty positions are posted based on anticipated need and student enrollment. This position may remain open during the academic year. If the division has a need for additional part-time faculty for a future assignment and you are selected to continue to the next phase of the hiring process, you will be contacted directly by the Associate Dean to schedule an interview.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.*** Employment Type:Part timeCompensation:

Per Adjunct Faculty and CE Instructor Rates

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