Surgical Technology Adjunct Educator (Part-Time)

Baker College; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Baker College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Surgical Technology program. The role involves delivering student-centered instruction, developing materials aligned with accreditation standards, and mentoring students across campus and online settings.

Candidates should hold a related degree with a Certified Surgical Technologist credential and demonstrate three years of teaching or industry experience.

Qualifications

• Degrees must align with Academic Faculty Qualifications Policy and accreditation requirements.
• Three years of industry-related work experience is preferred; prior college-level teaching is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in program-specific knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, student-centered instruction using evidence-based pedagogical practices, including active learning, differentiated instruction, and technology-enhanced learning.
• Develop and implement course materials that align with institutional and accreditation standards, ensuring measurable student learning outcomes.
• Utilize active learning strategies, discussions, group work, and hands-on experiences to promote deep understanding and critical thinking.
• Foster a supportive learning environment that respects all backgrounds and learning styles, providing academic guidance and mentorship.
• Utilize formative and summative assessments to measure student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback to support student development.
• Effectively integrate educational technologies and the Learning Management System (LMS) to enhance instructional delivery.
• Stay current with pedagogical innovations, educational technologies, and disciplinary advancements through professional development opportunities.
• Encourage curiosity, exploration, and independent thinking among students through challenging assignments and discussions.
• Adhere to institutional policies, accreditation requirements, and academic integrity standards while maintaining accurate records of student performance.
• Clearly communicate course objectives, expectations, grading criteria, and assessment methods to students at the beginning of the course.
• Serve as a mentor to students, offering guidance on assignments, research projects, internships, graduate school applications, and professional development opportunities.
• Engage in self-reflection on teaching practices, seek feedback from students, colleagues, and instructional support services, and continuously improve teaching effectiveness.
• Participate in student success initiatives and retention efforts as appropriate.
• Attend professional development sessions, department meetings, and other official college functions when invited.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching and mentoring

Pedagogical practices

Surgical technology knowledge

Leadership and motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related area

Master’s degree in related area

Associate’s degree in related area

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Apps

Canvas

Waypoint

Job description

Baker College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Surgical Technology program. The role involves delivering student-centered instruction, developing materials aligned with accreditation standards, and mentoring students across campus and online settings.

Candidates should hold a related degree with a Certified Surgical Technologist credential and demonstrate three years of teaching or industry experience.