Adjunct Faculty - Surgical Technology Instructor

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and facilitate learning in the assigned courses according to the College’s core values.
• Establish a professional and safe learning environment.
• Maintain a positive climate for learning by performing classroom management and being aware of, monitoring, and enforcing the Student Code of Conduct.
• Meet student learning needs by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and assessments.
• Maintain student confidentiality, records, and documentation as required by Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Submit grades within the expected timeframe.
• Provide timely verbal and written feedback to the students to ensure continued growth and development.
• May participate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and updating of curriculum.
• Aid in student recruitment and positively promote the College programs and services offered.
• Promote retention and student success through the utilization of referrals to College services and resources.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with K-12, Department of Corrections (DOC), community, and industry partners beyond the classroom.
• Actively maintain proficient knowledge and skills in emerging trends and current occupational practices.
• Complete annual professional development activities in areas of Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS) competencies.
• Complete all required training.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Surgical Technology from an accredited program.
• Minimum of two years (4,000 hours) of paid work experience in either an operating room scrub role, as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, acquired within the past five years.
• Credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
• Licensing and/or professional organization involvement.

Experience & Qualifications (in addition to those listed in the summary above)

• Upon hire, must maintain and/or obtain Higher Learning Commission, Faculty Quality Assurance System, and other agency requirements and licensure required to maintain individual and program accreditation, if applicable.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to speak and write in English and Spanish in professional settings.

Position Requirements

• Must satisfactorily complete health screen requirements, which may include criminal and caregiver background checks, drug test and/or verification of immunizations.
• Flexible scheduling may be required to include evenings and weekends.
• This position may require teaching and/or travel to other MPTC (Moraine Park Technical College) campus locations, client/contract work sites, and/or Department of Corrections (DOC) institutions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.