Adjunct Instructor, Surgical Technology, Carlsbad

Adjunct Surgical Technology

Southeast New Mexico College is seeking applications for adjuncts in Surgical Technology. The accepted job candidates will teach courses in Surgical Technology. Adjunct faculty members are responsible for delivering curriculum, providing instruction, and performing student-learning assessments. The candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong clinical skills, reasoning, understanding of student clinical evaluation and outcomes, and a demonstrated commitment to the community college and surgical technology philosophy of education. In addition, the candidate must have an appreciation for and understanding of the unique needs of students in both academic and vocational disciplines.Examples of Duties: This position will have teaching responsibilities in the areas of Surgical Technology. The position includes the teaching of theory of Surgical Technology, assisting with curriculum development. Assume duties and responsibilities required of all faculty members including evening and weekend instruction as needed to meet student needs.Plans, designs, and provides laboratory instruction which reflect an understanding of the program's objectives and curriculum. Evaluates student achievement of curricular and course objectives and learning outcomes related to Surgical Technology knowledge and practice. Participates in advising and guidance of the students.Holds office hours for the purpose of meeting with students to provide individual instruction, guidance, and remediation. May assist in curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation. May assist in the development, evaluation, and revision of student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies within the policies of the institution.Contributes to the program, department, and college activities and initiatives including participating in program and department faculty meetings and serving on committees and participating in university functions. May participate in faculty recruitment and interview activities. Other duties as assigned in response to a rapidly changing environment, including but not limited to developing collaborative partnerships with clinical sites, expanding clinical sites, job placement, and certification exam preparation.Under the general supervision of the Allied Health Department Chair or Surgical Tech Coordinator, the successful applicant will oversee, coordinate, and assess clinical rotations of Surgical Tech students. Affirmative Action Statement: SENMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.Work Environment and Physical Demand: Reach and grasp objects Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl Use of video display terminal Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills Communicate information orally and in writing Receive and understand information through oral and written communicationProofread and check documents for accuracy Work a fluctuating work schedule Performing the essential functions of this position requires the use of a computer throughout most of the workday, the ability to navigate a typical office environment, significant amounts of interpersonal interaction including oral and written communication, and the ability to keep track of multiple tasks, projects, deadlines, information sources and business processes. This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.