Surgical Technologist Instructor, Adjunct

About the role

As a Surgical Technologist faculty member at American Career College, you will guide students to not only change their own lives but also those of every patient they treat throughout their career in healthcare. You will serve as a mentor, role model, and facilitator who provides guidance and academic support for students.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching, the teaching/learning process, and for individual students.
• Apply your skills and experience to your assigned teaching schedule.
• Contribute to assessment activities of courses/curriculum and programs via a continuous improvement plan set forth by the University.
• Improve class materials and syllabi within the shared governance culture.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methodologies to instruct students, always with intent to facilitate observable evidence of student fulfillment of prescribed learning outcomes.
• Maintain scholarly activities.
• Participate in professional growth and service in accordance with university policies.
• If working with students in a Clinical setting, assume complete responsibility for students in clinical facilities.
• Clarify clinical expectations with students.
• Clarify student placement and expectations with clinical facility staff.
• Utilize care planning time to direct students to available resources needed for clinical preparation.
• Assess student knowledge and skill level to ensure safety and optimal care for patients.
• Utilize pre- and post-conference to allow students an opportunity to share learned experiences, ensuring clarity of the correlation between weekly theory content with clinical objectives and experiences.
• Provide feedback of clinical performance immediately after observation of events and of overall performance at midterm and end of semester.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of occupational (i.e. practical) experience in the subject field in which they teach.
• Within the last five years, at least three years of operating room experience or teaching in the field, or a combination of the two before hire date.

Qualifications

• Education and experience must align with state regulations and comply with the rules and regulations of state authorization agencies.
• A minimum of an associate degree with the appropriate coursework in the subject required.
• Must be a graduate from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in the specialty field or the subject area in which they teach.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in using educational technology tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Inclusive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• An environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and designed to accommodate the needs of both the faculty member and the institution.

American Career College is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all associates can thrive.