Adjunct - Surgical Technology Clinical Instructor

Herzing University; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Education assistance programs

Job summary

Herzing University in Clarksville, TN is seeking an Adjunct (part-time) Faculty member to instruct Clinical classes in the Surgical Technology Program. This 20 hours per week role supports student learning and clinical sites.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree (bachelor's preferred), relevant certification, and at least 3 years in OR scrub or instructional roles. Responsibilities include teaching, scholarship, and service within the program.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related discipline; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency
• Credential in surgical technology through a national certification program accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
• At least 3 years of experience in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology (or a combination of both) within the past 5 years
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills necessary to maintain positive, professional interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employer partners.
• Networking within the area to secure clinical sites and slots
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas effectively to individuals and groups
• Demonstrates knowledge of programmatic accreditation and regulatory standards established by CAAHEP for Surgical Technology programs

Responsibilities

• Teaching and learning
• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
• Academic and Institutional Service

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Networking

Presentation skills

Education

Associate degree in related discipline

Bachelor's degree preferred

Education program in Surgical Technology accreditation

National certification in Surgical Technology (NCCA)

Job description

If you are a current employee, faculty or adjunct instructor at Herzing University interested in clinical or lab instruction, please reach out to [e-mail].

Herzing University has an opportunity for you to share your experience and to engage and support our student population as Adjunct (part-time) Faculty within the Surgical Technology Program in the Clarksville, TN area by instructing Clinical classes. This role will be 20 hours per week.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a related discipline, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency
• 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)
• At least 3 years of experience in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology (or a combination of both) within the past 5 years
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills necessary to maintain positive, professional interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employer partners.
• Networking within the area to secure clinical sites and slots

Preferred

• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas effectively to individuals and groups
• Demonstrates knowledge of programmatic accreditation and regulatory standards established by CAAHEP for Surgical Technology programs

• Adjunct Faculty are eligible to participate in the Herzing 401(k) plan with a generous company match and our excellent education assistance programs!

The position's duties and responsibilities for this role include:

1. Teaching and learning
2. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
3. Academic and Institutional Service

Within these duties and responsibilities, the following competencies are included.

• Subject Matter Expertise
• Effective Communication
• Pedagogical Mastery
• Operational Excellence
• Appreciation and Promotion of Diversity
• Assessment of Student Learning
• Utilization of Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning
• Continuous Improvement

These competencies, as identified by the University's academic community, encompass the knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential to a faculty member's success in the classroom and provide the basis for the faculty hiring, evaluation and development process.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. https://www.herzing.edu/nondiscrimination-policy

Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.

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