Adjunct - Surgical Technology Clinical Instructor

Herzing University; Florida; On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Education assistance programs

Job summary

Herzing University invites applications for Adjunct (part-time) Faculty in the Surgical Technology Program in Florida. The role begins with 20 hours weekly to place clinical sites and then bring students on site.

Networking locally is essential for success and partnerships. The ideal candidate has an associate degree (bachelor’s preferred), current surgical technology credentials, and at least 3 years in OR scrub or instructional roles within the last 5 years.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related discipline; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
• Credential in surgical technology through a national certifying program accredited by NCAA.
• At least 3 years of OR scrub or surgical technology instructor experience in the past 5 years.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with students, alumni, faculty, and employer partners.

Responsibilities

• Teach surgical technology courses and supervise student learning.
• Engage in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to improve instructional practice.
• Provide academic and institutional service as part of faculty duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Communication

Presentation skills

Relationship-building

Education

Associate's degree in related discipline

Bachelor's degree preferred

Credential in surgical technology (NCAA accredited)

Education program in surgical technology accredited

Job description

Herzing University has an opportunity for you to share your experience and engage our student population as Adjunct (part-time) Faculty within the Surgical Technology Program. This role will initially be 20 hours per week finding clinical sites where surgical technology students will eventually be onsite. Having the ability to network within the area and leverage local connections is key.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a related discipline, Bachelor's preferred
• Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency. Posses a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCAA).
• Have 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.

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.
• Experience teaching hands on skills to new surgical technologists or students.

Adjunct Faculty are eligible to participate in the Herzing 401(k) plan with a generous company match and our excellent education assistance programs! Compensation for this role is $50 per hour, maximum of 20 hours per week.

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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