Surgical Technology Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los Rios Community College District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time adjunct faculty position. The incumbent will teach assigned classes under the area dean's supervision and assist students in mastering course content while maintaining current knowledge in their field.

Responsibilities include assessing learning outcomes, engaging in professional development, using current technology, and participating in articulation, curriculum development, and college governance

Qualifications

• Have any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience; OR any associate degree and six years of professional experience; OR the equivalent.
• The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes under supervision of the area dean.
• Help students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field.
• Continue professional development and use current technology in duties.
• Maintain standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Assist with articulation and curriculum development and review.
• Serve on college committees and participate in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities.
• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Skills

Equity-minded focus

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Applications will be reviewed when posting closes.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1).

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• Surg 100 - Introduction to Surgical Technology
• Surg 105 - Basic Sciences for Surgical Technologists
• Surg 110 - Surgical Patient Care Concepts
• Surg 112 - Surgical Skills Lab
• Surg 115 - Surgical Specialties

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. Have any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience; OR any associate degree and six years of professional experience; OR the equivalent. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.