Surgical Technology Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los-Rios-Community-College-District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified adjunct faculty for a part-time, temporary teaching role in Surgical Technology across multiple campuses. The instructor will teach assigned courses under the area dean, assess outcomes, and contribute to curriculum development and articulation across ARC, CRC, FLC and SCC campuses.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree or higher with related professional experience, or an associate degree with substantial experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 2+ years related experience; or an associate degree with 6+ years related experience.
• Experience directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment.
• Commitment to equity-minded, inclusive education and diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes under supervision of the area dean.
• Assess student learning outcomes and maintain up-to-date subject knowledge.
• Utilize current technology in teaching and participate in curriculum development.
• Assist with articulation and curriculum review across campuses.
• Serve on committees and participate in faculty governance and accreditation activities.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the area dean.

Skills

Teaching

Student support

Curriculum development

Assessment

Educational technology

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher + experience

Associate degree + 6 years experience

Job description

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 Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

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

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.