Surgical Technologist Instructor - Residential Adjunct Faculty

Responsibilities

Adjunct faculty members are primarily responsible for communicating with students and supervising Deans or other University staff related to teaching and learning.

• Communicate both verbally and in writing with students in regards to feedback on student performance on a consistent basis throughout the course and as required by the Faculty Expectations
• Be available for students via phone, email and for individual appointments as needed for questions and academic assistance as determined and outlined in the Faculty Expectations
• Respond to Dean/University staff in regards to performance, student issues/concerns, or items needed for faculty file/accreditation needs in a timely manner

Key Accountabilities

The essential function of the position include, but are not limited to the following tasks, duties, and responsibilities consistent with the function. The employee is expected to perform all other duties as requested, directed, and/or assigned.

• Teaching Effectiveness: Professionalism, Use of Technology, and Content Expertise
• Demonstrate mastery and ability to articulate and relate to students
• Play an integral role in the development and implementation of curriculum and assessment for their area of expertise
• Student and University Support and Professionalism: Faculty are responsible for creating a classroom presence in support of students in collaboration with their Dean
• Student support and outreach that supports the success of students is accomplished through faculty availability to students in all courses through synchronous or asynchronous communication and meetings to help students achieve the learning objectives for their course(s)
• Faculty Meetings and other responsibilities: Faculty will attend events, programmatic meetings, and committee work as agreed upon and/or designated by the Dean
• Professional Development: Faculty must complete a minimum of six (6) Rasmussen Educational Units (REUs) annually or two (2) REUs per quarter for each quarter you teach (whichever is less) between the combined areas of Teaching Development and Development in Discipline on an annual basis as described in the faculty handbook

Experience and Qualifications

• Teaching experience preferred (Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of study)
• Clinical preceptor experience preferred
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, leadership, and peers
• Excellent written communication and strong verbal communication skills in the English language

Education, certifications and Licensures

• Associate's degree in Surgical Technology
• Active, unrestricted CST or CST/CSF
• If state license is required, must be unencumbered
• 2+ years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role, or as an instructor in surgical technology, or combination of both, within the past 5 years

About Us

Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (www.hlcommission.org), is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from each student’s first credential to their last. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty, and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI).