Adjunct Faculty, Surgical Technology AY26/AY27

Position Summary

Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in any discipline
• Graduate of an education program in Surgical Technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency
• Credential in the field of Surgical Technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCAA)
• At minimum two years' experience in either the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology within the past 5 years
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with students
• Demonstrated skills in successfully working with diverse populations through experiences such as formal training and past work experiences
• The ability to provide quality customer service

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides students with a written course syllabus
• Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning
• Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate
• Maintains accurate and complete course records
• Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions
• Values the collaborative process
• Uses knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles to incorporate delivery of learning styles in instruction
• Participates in student advising and registration
• Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others
• Meets professional assignments in accordance with the System's calendar and contractual obligations
• Complies with Dallas College board policies, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate
• Commits to college mission and goals through participating in planning division objectives and budget requests
• Serves on and attends college committees as assigned
• Participates in campus commencement exercise(s) as required and attends other required college meetings and activities
• Participates in his/her own performance appraisal
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds
• May work with student clubs and/or organizations
• Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills to support and enhance effective interaction between Dallas College and other organizations, businesses and community groups as well as faculty, staff and students
• Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities
• Participates in professional development activities
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• May be required to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Position requires regular and predictable attendance.