Central Sterile Processing Faculty

About the Role

This full‑time, nine‑month teaching faculty‑ranked appointment is within the Central Sterile Processing Program at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. The faculty member provides high‑quality instruction, laboratory education, clinical coordination, student advising, and program support. Duties include teaching didactic, laboratory, hybrid, and clinical courses; coordinating clinical learning experiences; maintaining relationships with healthcare partners; supporting program assessment and continuous quality improvement; and promoting student success, credential attainment, and workforce readiness.

Responsibilities

• Teach didactic, laboratory, hybrid, and clinical courses in central sterile processing.
• Coordinate clinical learning experiences and maintain partnerships with healthcare facilities.
• Provide student advising and support program assessment and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote student success, credential attainment, and workforce readiness.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including assistance during state emergencies.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT).
• Minimum of five years recent experience in sterile processing, central service, surgical services, or a related healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in decontamination, sterilization, instrumentation, infection prevention, and quality assurance processes.
• Experience serving as a preceptor, educator, trainer, supervisor, or clinical instructor.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher (preferred).
• Teaching, precepting, staff development, or clinical education experience.
• Experience with clinical coordination and student advising.
• Experience with accreditation and outcomes assessment.
• Ability to teach effectively in both didactic and clinical settings, including course development, student assessment, course evaluations, and advising.
• Education that includes principles of teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate technology into instruction (multimedia, flipped‑classroom strategies, test construction).

Pay

Hiring range: $63,000 – $85,000; salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant.

Schedule

• Full‑time, nine‑month teaching faculty‑ranked appointment.
• Work schedule assigned by supervisor.
• Telework options available, subject to change based on business needs.
• Travel between campuses as needed.