Adjunct Surgical Technology Instructors Fall 2026

Suffolk County Community College; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Suffolk County Community College is seeking Adjunct Surgical Technology Instructors for Fall 2026 at the Grant Campus in Brentwood, New York. This part-time faculty position involves planning student-centered instruction and engaging in curriculum development while integrating principles of equity and inclusion.

Qualified candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare field and certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). The college fosters a commitment to equity and student success within its diverse community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare career field with three years of experience.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering high-quality student-centered instruction.
• Participating in curricular development and assessment.
• Ensuring that principles of equity and inclusion are integrated.

Skills

Teaching skills

Curriculum development

Assessment practices

Equity and inclusion

Healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare career field

Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

TITLE: Adjunct Surgical Technology Instructors Fall 2026

CAMPUS: Grant Campus in Brentwood

START DATE: 8/26/2026

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Part-Time

RANK: Faculty

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Suffolk County Community College is the largest community college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and primarily serves an audience of more than 1.5 million residents of Suffolk County. The region benefits from an exceptionally high quality of life, with access to world-class arts, sports, New York City, and the natural resources of Long Island.

SUNY Suffolk is a comprehensive community college committed to open access, equity, and student success, and candidates for adjunct faculty positions should be prepared to demonstrate their commitment to these values. Adjunct Faculty are scheduled to teach based on the needs of students and their department, and may have the option to teach in more than one modality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and delivering high-quality student-centered instruction appropriate to an open-access community college.
• Participating in curricular development, assessment, and revision at the course, discipline, and program levels, including assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Engaging in assessment of college-wide learning outcomes and demonstrating the use of the results of these assessments in courses.
• Ensuring that principles of equity and inclusion are integrated in curriculum and instructional practice.
• Ensuring that student knowledge, skills and abilities are aligned with current academic and workforce best practices.
• Incorporating engaging and appropriate academic technology into all modes of instructional delivery.
• Teaching assigned courses in accordance with description published in the College catalog and the approved course outline.
• Completing mandatory compliance training as assigned during the semester.

Candidates interested in applying must submit a cover letter and include a statement of commitment to principles of equity and student success.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare career field with three (3) years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five (5) years.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBTSSA).

NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE

Suffolk County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation-sex, national origin, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting the Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Coordinators listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.

Inquiries or complaints concerning alleged civil rights violations in the College’s education admissions, programs and activities may also be directed to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) – Enforcement Office, U.S. Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500.