Adjunct Professor, Surgical Assisting (Applicant Pool 2025-2026)

Collin College • McKinney, TX

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About The Position

Responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to the college's core values, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meet professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Applied Science or an associate degree in Science or higher from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience, either in the operating room surgical assisting role or as an instructor in surgical assisting, or a combination of both, within the past five (5) years.
• A minimum of at least 3 years’ experience as a surgical preceptor.
• Must hold current credentials in CST, CFA/CSFA in the field of surgical technology/surgical assisting through NBSTSA certification program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
• Current member of Association Surgical Technology (AST).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification for Health Care Providers or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of Association of Surgical Assisting and Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting clinical standards and guidelines
• Knowledge of the surgical assisting program, ATC admission requirements, and graduation requirements
• Knowledge of Collin website
• Knowledge of Microsoft office software
• Knowledge of each semester syllabi and calendar
• Organization skills
• Time management skills
• Presentation skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish working relationships

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with the schedule of classes and follow the approved course descriptions and syllabi established by the Division faculty and administered by the associate dean/director.
• Teaching assignments may be on one or more of the college's campuses or off-site locations and may include evening and weekend programs. Collin College is not hiring for on-line instruction at this time. May include Dual Credit courses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and core values.
• Ability to advise and assist students with program information and progression
• Ability to understand curriculum
• Ability to maintain and communicate need to order materials and equipment
• Ability to teach and evaluate skill performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees