Adjunct Surgical Technology Program Instructor

Lake Land College; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 909,216 - 1,294,944; Part time

Job summary

Lake Land College is seeking an adjunct instructor in Surgical Technology to deliver courses and support student success. Instructors will prepare syllabi, create instructional materials, evaluate student performance, and adhere to college policies.

The role includes maintaining records, communicating with students, and staying current with instructional methods and technology. Candidates should have accredited education and national certification in surgical technology, with relevant teaching

Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to learn Lake Land College information systems and processes.
• Maintains professional credentials to teach in the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Observed and enforces college regulations and department policies.
• Prepare instructional materials and syllabi using approved templates and outlines.
• Deliver instruction in modalities approved by the division chair and VP for Academic Services.
• Submit required student records and course documentation in a timely manner.
• Be available to students, respond to inquiries, advise and assist students in reaching goals.
• Stay current with discipline content, technology, and instructional methods.
• Collaborate with coordinators or faculty to meet course goals.
• Maintain regular communication with the division chair regarding absences or cancellations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the division chair.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

English proficiency

Instructional technology

Education

Accredited surgical technology education program

National certification in surgical technology (NCCA-accredited)

Job description

Overview

Responsible for teaching in discipline areas as assigned by the respective division chair. All instructors are expected to demonstrate a mastery of the subject matter and a commitment to teaching and learning with a focus upon student retention and success.

Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

1. Observes supports and enforces the regulations policies and programs of Lake Land College; adheres to the procedures outlined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
2. Prepares instructional materials including a course syllabus using the syllabus template provided; follows course outlines approved by the College; evaluates and assesses student performance.
3. Prepares and delivers instruction to students in modalities assigned by the division chair and approved by the Vice President for Academic Services.
4. Submits required documentation including student midterm attendance rosters final course grades and other information as requested or required by the division chair; maintains accurate scholastic student records.
5. Is available to students and considers the general and special needs of each student; responds to student inquiries in a timely manner; advises counsels and assists students in accomplishing their course and program goals.
6. Remains current with content technology and instructional methods and strategies in the discipline.
7. Demonstrates an understanding of the community college philosophy including its unique ties to the workforce and the district.
8. Collaborates with program coordinators or other faculty members to facilitate achievement of course goals and objectives.
9. Maintains regular communication with division chair especially with regard to absences and/or cancelling class.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned by the division chair.

Specific Functional Job Requirements

Education Requirements:

• 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).

Experience Requirements:

Have a minimum total of two 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 years.

Knowledge:

Demonstrates ability to learn the Lake Land College information systems and processes; maintains all professional credentials required to teach in area of discipline.

Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, ability to adapt instruction to various academic levels and learning styles, superior command of the English language, expertise with instructional technology

Personal Requirements:

Open minded, innovative, enthusiastic, positive attitude, and adaptive to new teaching technologies.

Supplemental Information

$800 per ECH