Adjunct Instructor, Surgical Technology

Examples of Duties Required

• Associate degree with a CST (TS-C) or First Assist Certification, or Bachelor’s Degree in any health-related field.
• Surgical Technology academic credentials must be from a nationally recognized and accredited credentialing agency.
• Maintaining a current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of New Mexico or CST (TS-C) is required.
• A minimum of two years clinical experience in medical surgical nursing or Operating Room experience as a scrub tech.

General Information Of Campus

Located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) is a newly independent public community college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. A proud Hispanic Serving Institution, it awards certificates and associate degrees that serve the needs of its region and prepare students to transfer to programs at other colleges or universities. SENMC offers Early College and Dual Credit programs in collaboration with local high schools. Successful experience in teaching at the college level or providing student clinical instruction is preferred. Southeast New Mexico College enjoys the strong support of its community, and has been awarded several grants, which include $11.7 million from the U.S. Department of Energy and several multimillion-dollar grants from the U.S. Department of Education for student support.

Position Summary

Southeast New Mexico College is seeking applications for adjuncts in Surgical Technology. The accepted job candidates will teach courses in Surgical Technology. Adjunct faculty members are responsible for delivering curriculum, providing instruction, and performing student-learning assessments. The candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong clinical skills, reasoning, understanding of student clinical evaluation and outcomes, and a demonstrated commitment to the community college and surgical technology philosophy of education. In addition, the candidate must have an appreciation for and understanding of the unique needs of students in both academic and vocational disciplines.

Duties And Responsibilities

• This position will have teaching responsibilities in the areas of Surgical Technology.
• The position includes the teaching of theory of Surgical Technology, assisting with curriculum development.
• Assume duties and responsibilities required of all faculty members including evening and weekend instruction as needed to meet student needs.
• Plans, designs, and provides laboratory instruction which reflect an understanding of the program’s objectives and curriculum.
• Evaluates student achievement of curricular and course objectives and learning outcomes related to Surgical Technology knowledge and practice.
• Participates in advising and guidance of the students.
• Holds office hours for the purpose of meeting with students to provide individual instruction, guidance, and remediation.
• May assist in curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
• May assist in the development, evaluation, and revision of student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies within the policies of the institution.
• Contributes to the program, department, and college activities and initiatives including participating in program and department faculty meetings and serving on committees and participating in university functions.
• May participate in faculty recruitment and interview activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee, coordinate, and assess clinical rotations of Surgical Tech students.
• Under the general supervision of the Allied Health Department Chair or Surgical Tech Coordinator, the successful applicant will oversee, coordinate, and assess clinical rotations of Surgical Tech students.

Affirmative Action Statement

SENC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Work Environment And Physical Demand

• Reach and grasp objects.
• Scoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Use of video display terminal.
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Communicate information orally and in writing.
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication.
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy.
• Work a fluctuating work schedule.
• Performing the essential functions of this position requires the use of a computer throughout most of the workday, the ability to navigate a typical office environment, significant amounts of interpersonal interaction including oral and written communication, and the ability to keep track of multiple tasks, projects, deadlines, information sources and business processes.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.