Sterile Processing Instructor

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Front Range Community College in Colorado is seeking a Part-Time Sterile Processing Instructor to provide high-quality instruction and hands-on training for students pursuing sterile processing careers.

The role covers decontamination, preparation and packaging, sterilization, storage, instrumentation, infection prevention, quality assurance, and patient safety, with on-campus and possibly online components.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 4000 verified occupational hours within 5 years.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 18 discipline-related credits and 4000 hours within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction and hands-on training to sterile processing students.
• Deliver classroom, laboratory and hybrid learning experiences covering decontamination, sterilization and safety.
• Assess student learning, provide feedback, and maintain accurate course records.
• Collaborate with program faculty to align with industry standards and expectations.

Education

Related associate degree with 4000 hours within 5 years

Related Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 18 discipline credits and 4000 hours within 5 years

Job description

Title

Sterile Processing Instructor

Position Type

Instruction Related Hourly

College

Front Range Community College

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

FRCC Health Science & Wellness

Campus

Larimer Campus

Location

Fort Collins

Salary Range

Varies by course and instructor type. Please see Additional Information below.

Who We Are

With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.

Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek.

One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.

The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.

At FRCC, employees and leaders bring our values to life through their actions. We collaborate across roles and campuses, seek and value diverse perspectives, follow through on our commitments, and turn thoughtful ideas into meaningful improvements which are measured for success. We take pride in our work, support one another, and make decisions that advance student success, equity, and excellence. We seek people who will actively contribute to this culture and demonstrate these commitments every day.

Job Summary

The Part-Time Sterile Processing Instructor is responsible for providing high-quality instruction and hands‑on training to students preparing for careers in the sterile processing profession. The instructor will facilitate classroom, laboratory, and/or hybrid learning experiences focused on the principles and practices of sterile processing, including decontamination, preparation and packaging, sterilization, storage, instrumentation, infection prevention, quality assurance, and patient safety.

The instructor will create a supportive, engaging learning environment that prepares students to apply sterile processing knowledge and skills safely and effectively in healthcare settings. Responsibilities may include delivering course content, facilitating hands‑on laboratory activities and skills evaluations, assessing student learning and competency, providing timely feedback, maintaining accurate course records, and communicating with students regarding their academic progress.

The ideal candidate will bring current sterile processing knowledge and healthcare experience to the classroom and will serve as a professional role model for students entering the field. The instructor will collaborate with program faculty and staff to support student success and maintain alignment with industry standards and expectations.

Course assignments are made based on experience, availability, and the needs of the department; as a result, you may be asked to teach at different times, locations and modalities.

Additional opportunities for online instruction and course support may be available.

This position requires a strong on‑campus presence and may require occasional travel to all three FRCC campuses. For Sterile Processing Instructors, in‑person instruction will primarily take place at Front Range Community College’s Larimer Campus (Grays Peak Building) on Thursdays and Saint Anthony North Hospital on Sundays.

Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E‑Verify employer.

Minimum Qualifications

• A related associate degree (or relevant current industry license or certification) and 4000 verified occupational/industry hours within 5 years.

OR

• A related Bachelor’s or any Master’s degree with 18 discipline related credits and 4000 verified occupational/industry hours within 5 years.

Related Degree

Degree in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology, Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution (CBSPD), Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech (CSPDT), or a Surgical Technology (CST) Certification.

CTE Credential

This instructor position will be teaching Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses. In addition to the qualifications listed above, the selected candidate must have a current CTE credential or the ability to obtain one within one year to teach. For more information, please see the Colorado Department of Education’s Career and Technical Education website.

Selection Process

The selection process for this instructor position will be conducted through a competitive, merit‑based evaluation of all qualified applicants. Preliminary screening will be based on the completed application package submitted by the candidate.

Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of November 6, 2026.

This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions.

Application Procedures

A completed application package includes:

• A resume or CV;
• A cover letter or letter of interest;
• A copy of your academic transcripts or related licenses/certifications;
• A one-page statement of your teaching philosophy; and
• A list of courses and the semesters you have taught (if applicable).

The application will ask for you to provide three references. We ask that they are all professional references and at least one is a current/recent supervisor.

Additional Information/Benefits

Transcript Note

While unofficial copies are accepted at the application stage, the following information must be included: your name, institution name, degree achieved (subject and degree type), date of degree achieved, and courses completed. If selected to move forward, official copies will be required.

Salary Information

The pay range for Part-Time Instructors varies, depending on the type of course, the contact ratio and contact hours. Please refer to our Part-Time Instructor Pay Matrix for detailed information.

The pay range for Secondary Instructors is $41.00 hourly.

Benefits Information

For information about benefits for Instructors and Hourly Employees, please see the Front Range Community College Benefits page.

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