Adjunct Instructor - Surgical Technology/CSPT (Pool)

Tennessee Board of Regents•Nashville, TN
•$675 - $795•Onsite

About The Position

This adjunct instructor position delivers quality instruction in Surgical Technology/CSPT. The instructor performs duties at the assigned campus, instructional site, or work location and teaches courses on-ground. Other delivery modes, including online, hybrid, or web-enhanced instruction, may be assigned according to operational needs. The instructor works with course leads and/or program coordinators to provide consistent student experiences and uses the College’s learning management system to provide course materials. The instructor submits an updated department syllabus before the first day of class, regularly checks the College email account and department mailbox, and responds to messages within 24 hours except on weekends. The role includes completing required reports and student assessments by their deadlines, submitting final grades by the Registrar’s deadline, and complying with College and TBR policies and guidelines. This is a continuous adjunct application pool rather than a guarantee of an open position. Applications are reviewed when openings become available. Teaching assignments are term-by-term and may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close annually on October 31, and applicants must reapply each year to keep an active application. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted during the application process; official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Pay is $675.00–$795.00 per credit hour.

Requirements

  • Associate's degree.
  • Current CST certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
  • Evidence of clinical expertise in a related field.
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with a variety of instructional delivery modes, including synchronous and asynchronous online teaching.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a wide range of students, faculty, and staff.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Current IAHCSMM or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CSPT) certification.
  • College-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform job duties at the assigned campus, instructional site, or work location.
  • Teach courses on-ground at the assigned campus, instructional site, or work location.
  • Teach through other delivery modes, such as online, hybrid, or web-enhanced, when assigned based on operational needs.
  • Work with course leads and/or program coordinators to ensure consistent student experiences.
  • Use the College’s learning management system to provide course materials to students.
  • Submit an updated department syllabus before the first day of class.
  • Regularly check the College email account and department mailbox, and respond to emails or messages within 24 hours except on weekends.
  • Complete required reports, including attendance, Early Alerts, student progress reports, and grade submissions, by the deadlines.
  • Administer and return surveys and student outcome assessments by the deadlines.
  • Submit final grades for each semester by the Registrar’s deadline.
  • Comply with College and TBR policies and guidelines.
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