Surgical Technology Adjunct Instructor

Delta College; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A community college is seeking a part-time instructor for the Surgical Technology program. The ideal candidate must have a relevant education background, CST certification, and at least two years of experience in surgical technology. Responsibilities include teaching in person and virtually, while fostering an inclusive environment for a diverse student population. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, and transcripts as part of the application process.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in the operating room or as an instructor in surgical technology within the past five years.
• Teaching experience in a Surgical Technology Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person and/or virtually for the Surgical Technology program.
• Create accessible materials following ADA requirements.
• Maintain a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Experience with diverse student population

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to teach in various formats

Understanding of ADA compliance

Education

Graduate of an accredited education program in surgical technology

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

BLS certification

Tools

Email and internet-based resources

Common Office software

Job description

Part-time instructor, teach days and/or evenings FA, WI, SP, or SS

Position Summary Information

Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions

The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion in student, faculty and staff. Delta College is seeking instructors committed to the college’s philosophy that education serves the greater good by providing students access to a better life. The candidates for adjunct instructor positions understand that community colleges are positioned to fundamentally change people’s lives, and as a result, society itself. Required qualities include a belief that continuous improvement in pedagogy and relationships with students, other faculty, and staff are hallmarks of an educator who has been called to the profession. We are seeking colleagues who embrace the idea of helping students achieve their goals, and approach academic excellence as evidenced in equity as a moral imperative.

Delta College is looking for an adjunct instructor for the Surgical Technology program. Adjunct instructor will be responsible for teaching in-person section(s) at main campus and/or virtually.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Understanding of and ability to work with a diverse student population
• Use of email, internet-based resources, and common Office software
• Ability to teach in a variety of formats, including incorporating online learning systems
• Understanding of ADA requirements and willingness to create accessible materials
• Effective interpersonal skills

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an education program in surgical technology that is also accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.
• Certified Surgical Technologist ( CST ) certification from the NBSAST
• BLS certification (current or upon hire)
• 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

Additional Experiences Considered

• Teaching experience in a Surgical Technology Program preferred.

Application Deadline

Position will remain open until filled. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Complete an online application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume, three current names of professional references, and copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses.
• Course assignment is dependent on the applicant’s qualifications and demonstrated abilities.
• If you are selected for an interview, you are required to provide a teaching demonstration on topics selected by the Science and Mathematics Division.

Posting Specific Questions

• In order to track our recruitment sources, please indicate how you became aware of the position vacancy?
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  • Briefly explain how you maintain currency in your academic field.
  • Describe your understanding of and experience working with a culturally diverse student and college/university population.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3