Surgical Technologist Instructor, Adjunct

Come care with us at American Career College! As a Surgical technologist faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work, you will guide our surgical tech students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they treat throughout their career in healthcare. At American Career College you will have the opportunity to share your success story with the next generation of surgical technologists! Responsibilities Serve as a mentor, role model and facilitator who provides guidance and academic support for students. Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching, the teaching/learning process, and for individual students. Apply your skills and experience to your assigned teaching schedule. Participate in and 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 prescribed 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. When 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 event and of overall performance at midterm and end of semester. Experience Three (3) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience in the subject field in which you 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. Education At least 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 you teach. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in the healthcare field. Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential. American Career College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Career College