Adjunct - Surgical Technology Clinical Instructor

Herzing Brand • Clarksville, TN

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About The Position

Herzing University is seeking an Adjunct (part-time) Faculty member to instruct clinical classes in the Surgical Technology Program in the Clarksville, Tennessee area. The role is 20 hours per week. The instructor supports students and contributes to teaching and learning, scholarship of teaching and learning, and academic and institutional service.

The position calls for subject matter expertise, effective communication, pedagogical mastery, operational excellence, appreciation and promotion of diversity, assessment of student learning, use of technology to enhance teaching and learning, and continuous improvement. These competencies inform faculty hiring, evaluation, and development. Adjunct faculty are eligible to participate in Herzing’s 401(k) plan with a company match and education assistance programs.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related discipline; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Graduate of a surgical technology education program accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.
• Credential in surgical technology through a national certification program accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
• At least 3 years of experience in an operating-room scrub role or as a surgical technology instructor, or a combination of both, within the past 5 years.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to maintain positive, professional interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employer partners.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the university does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas effectively to individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of programmatic accreditation and regulatory standards established by CAAHEP for Surgical Technology programs.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Instruct clinical classes in the Surgical Technology Program.
• Contribute to teaching and learning, scholarship of teaching and learning, and academic and institutional service.
• Network within the area to secure clinical sites and clinical slots.
• Assess student learning and use technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Support continuous improvement and promote diversity.

Benefits

• Adjunct faculty may participate in the Herzing 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Education assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree