Central Sterile Processing (CPT) Adjunct Clinical Instructor

MassBay Community College seeks a qualified adjunct Central Processing Clinical Instructor for current and future semesters. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, inclusive educational community and demonstrate the ability to work effectively with a varied student population.

About the role

The instructor supports continuity in the clinical program by serving as a point of contact for students and clinical partners, monitoring student records and progress, and ensuring adherence to college and healthcare partner protocols. The instructor conducts scheduled daytime clinical visits and helps ensure the program aligns with MassBay’s Central Sterile Processing (CPT) curriculum and clinical documentation requirements. The position requires close collaboration with the Surgical Services program director and CPT faculty to support efficient program operations. The instructor may occasionally attend evening labs to connect with students and help coordinate clinical assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with a structured approach to organize paperwork for their attendance, clinical, and other required clinical documents.
• Visit students during clinicals during the daytime and check in with preceptors about their progress.
• Communicate effectively and promptly with program officials on students’ academic progress and needs.
• Participate in evaluating courses and program learning outcomes.
• Track student progress, contribute to the accreditation/compliance reporting, and annually/regularly assess the program.
• Adhere to established college, program, and hospital protocols and procedures, including the college calendar and deadlines.
• Stay current about developments in the profession on the adjunct’s own time.
• Use the College’s technology efficiently to effectively teach, assess, and communicate with students.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as delegated by the Dean or their representative.
• Assist with program organization, implementation, and information sessions.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical partners and the college, help address student concerns, and collaborate with Admissions and Advising to communicate with prospective students and participate in information sessions and new-student orientations.
• In coordination with the lecture and lab instructor, report program progress and outcomes between semesters and during the summer.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or higher, or Certificate in CPT.
• CRCST Certification or Surgical Technology (CST) Certification.
• A minimum of four (4) years of recent work experience in a CPT or Surgical Technology role or a relevant combination of both.
• Exemplary interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Organized and punctual.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action.
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Evidence of a career that includes a strong work ethic with a proven track record of project completion, multitasking, and the ability to handle high-pressure environments.

Schedule

• Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027.
• Clinicals: Visit students weekly during the daytime (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays – variable schedule).
• Occasional evening labs to connect with students and coordinate clinical assignments.
• Some travel required to establish and maintain clinical sites, along with occasional on-campus presence with advance notice.

Pay

• Teaching: $1,512 - $1,715 per DCE Credit.
• Program-organization work: $35 per hour for up to 8 hours per week (typically 4–6 hours weekly).