Adjunct Assistant Professor, Surgical Services (Allied Health Programs)

Santa Fe College Employees•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant Professor develops, prepares, and teaches coursework in Surgical Services. The role requires flexibility to teach during the day, evening, or online, including through other distance-learning formats. Instruction may take place in didactic, laboratory, classroom, and clinical settings within a community college environment. The position supports the college and department missions through quality instruction, curriculum development, student assessment and advising, and service. The instructor collaborates with academic leadership, faculty, and peers to develop and evaluate lessons and clinical experiences, coordinate clinical education, and support program operations and regulatory compliance. The role also includes maintaining student records, participating in departmental and college activities, keeping current in the discipline and teaching methods, and observing applicable college policies and confidentiality requirements. Applications are accepted continuously for multiple positions and reviewed as needed. Applicants must submit an online SF application, letter of intent, current resume or curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts if applicable. Official transcripts are required before an employment offer. A criminal background check will be conducted.

Requirements

For instructional responsibilities in core surgical technology courses, graduate from a surgical technology education program accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.
For instructional responsibilities in core surgical technology courses, hold a surgical technology credential through a national certification program accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
For instructional responsibilities in core surgical technology courses, have at least two years of combined experience in an operating scrub room role and/or as a surgical technology instructor within the past five years.
Ability to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
Ability to adapt flexibly and positively to change in a rapid-growth environment.
Professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful communication skills.
Critical-thinking and judgment skills, including making timely, well-reasoned decisions based on available information.
Ability to respond promptly and courteously to students and faculty, including helping students with limited computer skills.
Integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in job-related actions.
Organization and time-management skills to plan and complete tasks within established timeframes.
Problem-solving skills, including identifying issues, determining causes, developing solutions, and following through on implementation.
Relationship-management and interactive service skills.
Results orientation and ability to set and exceed established targets.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in an accredited educational program in Surgical Technology.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and deliver instruction in didactic, laboratory, and/or classroom settings to promote student success.
Support college and departmental missions through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.
Collaborate with the Academic Chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop lesson plans for didactic, laboratory, and clinical experiences.
Coordinate, implement, and evaluate the clinical education component of the curriculum, including clinical affiliate contracts, student rotation placement, affiliate visits, and evaluations.
Help ensure effective program operation and compliance with ARC/STSA, SACS, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Use technological literacy and innovation in the delivery of instruction.
Work collaboratively as part of an academic team and assist with implementation of college policies, objectives, and functions.
Understand and enforce college and program policies.
Participate in departmental meetings, collegewide committees as needed, and program advisory committee work as designated.
Provide students with frequent and timely assessments and clear academic feedback using program evaluation methods.
Document student progress and maintain records, including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes.
Correlate clinical education with didactic education and evaluate student performance and learning.
Develop fair and accurate methods for assessing progress toward stated learning outcomes and objectives.
Maintain office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
Assist the Program Director with reports for internal and external audiences.
Maintain current knowledge of the discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development.
Participate in student recruitment and advisement.
Protect the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information, and comply with applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and document-retention requirements.
Provide courteous, informed, accessible, and professional service.
Perform other duties as assigned.