Adjunct Surgical Technology Program Instructor

Description Responsible for teaching in discipline areas as assigned by the respective division chair. All instructors are expected to demonstrate a mastery of the subject matter and a commitment to teaching and learning with a focus upon student retention and success. Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)

Essential Job Functions:

• Observes supports and enforces the regulations policies and programs of Lake Land College; adheres to the procedures outlined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Prepares instructional materials including a course syllabus using the syllabus template provided; follows course outlines approved by the College; evaluates and assesses student performance.
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students in modalities assigned by the division chair and approved by the Vice President for Academic Services.
• Submits required documentation including student midterm attendance rosters final course grades and other information as requested or required by the division chair; maintains accurate scholastic student records.
• Is available to students and considers the general and special needs of each student; responds to student inquiries in a timely manner; advises counsels and assists students in accomplishing their course and program goals.
• Remains current with content technology and instructional methods and strategies in the discipline.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the community college philosophy including its unique ties to the workforce and the district.
• Collaborates with program coordinators or other faculty members to facilitate achievement of course goals and objectives.
• Maintains regular communication with division chair especially with regard to absences and/or cancelling class.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the division chair.

Specific Functional Job Requirements

Education Requirements:

• Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.
• Possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

Experience Requirements:

Have a minimum total of two years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.

Knowledge:

Demonstrates ability to learn the Lake Land College information systems and processes; maintains all professional credentials required to teach in area of discipline.

Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, ability to adapt instruction to various academic levels and learning styles, superior command of the English language, expertise with instructional technology

Personal Requirements:

Open minded, innovative, enthusiastic, positive attitude, and adaptive to new teaching technologies.

Supplemental Information $800 per ECH

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.