Community College of Rhode Island
Assistant Professor/Instructor, Surgical Technologist
Community College of Rhode Island, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511
The Assistant Professor/Instructor will hold a faculty appointment and have academic and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the Allied Health Department and the Community College of Rhode Island. This individual will demonstrate competence in teaching and development of curriculum as well as practicum competence in the area of Surgical Technology.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Commitment to CCRI’s Mission
Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
Student Focus
Demonstrate commitment to providing academic support to all students.
Ensure student awareness of available resources that support learning and success within the institution.
Facilitate engagement and academic success by incorporating student advising, counseling, and remediation as needed.
Instructional and Communication Skills
Facilitate learning in the classroom, laboratory, simulation, and practicum.
Contribute to a dynamic teaching/learning environment requiring adaptability, creativity, and teamwork.
Use innovative instructional strategies that support student success and recognize diverse learning styles.
Use technology to enhance instruction and communicate effectively with the campus community.
Apply strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues.
Participate in interprofessional educational activities.
Accreditation; Curriculum and Program Development
Develop, implement, evaluate, and refine the content, instructional, and assessment material.
Contribute to the development and revision of the curriculum.
Participate in assuring compliance with accreditation standards of NECHE and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP and Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
Departmental & College Support
Participate in College activities.
Participate in Department activities, including course, committee, and faculty meetings to ensure coordination of didactic instruction and practicum experience, and policy development.
Be willing to travel and teach at multi-campus locations as required by department needs.
Other duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT
Current certificate as a Certified Surgical Technologist
Must have access to and use of own transportation
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Potentially exposed to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's degree in Surgical Technology required; Bachelor's or Master's in a health-related field preferred.
2-4 years of Surgical Technology Professional Experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist
Current certification as a Surgical Technologist
The equivalent of 2-4 years’ teaching experience in an Academic or clinical setting
Current skill and knowledge in the use of information technology and demonstrated experience with the integration of computer technology into instruction.
Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and counseling skills
Willingness to travel and teach among four campus sites and teach evenings/weekends as required by department needs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The most suitably qualified candidate will possess the following competencies:
Bachelor's or master's degree in a Health-related field.
5-10 years of Surgical Technology Professional Experience
5 years’ experience in classroom instruction
Experience, by education or employment, with curriculum design and evaluation, as well as student assessment.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Commitment to CCRI’s Mission
Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
Student Focus
Demonstrate commitment to providing academic support to all students.
Ensure student awareness of available resources that support learning and success within the institution.
Facilitate engagement and academic success by incorporating student advising, counseling, and remediation as needed.
Instructional and Communication Skills
Facilitate learning in the classroom, laboratory, simulation, and practicum.
Contribute to a dynamic teaching/learning environment requiring adaptability, creativity, and teamwork.
Use innovative instructional strategies that support student success and recognize diverse learning styles.
Use technology to enhance instruction and communicate effectively with the campus community.
Apply strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues.
Participate in interprofessional educational activities.
Accreditation; Curriculum and Program Development
Develop, implement, evaluate, and refine the content, instructional, and assessment material.
Contribute to the development and revision of the curriculum.
Participate in assuring compliance with accreditation standards of NECHE and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP and Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
Departmental & College Support
Participate in College activities.
Participate in Department activities, including course, committee, and faculty meetings to ensure coordination of didactic instruction and practicum experience, and policy development.
Be willing to travel and teach at multi-campus locations as required by department needs.
Other duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT
Current certificate as a Certified Surgical Technologist
Must have access to and use of own transportation
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Potentially exposed to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's degree in Surgical Technology required; Bachelor's or Master's in a health-related field preferred.
2-4 years of Surgical Technology Professional Experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist
Current certification as a Surgical Technologist
The equivalent of 2-4 years’ teaching experience in an Academic or clinical setting
Current skill and knowledge in the use of information technology and demonstrated experience with the integration of computer technology into instruction.
Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and counseling skills
Willingness to travel and teach among four campus sites and teach evenings/weekends as required by department needs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The most suitably qualified candidate will possess the following competencies:
Bachelor's or master's degree in a Health-related field.
5-10 years of Surgical Technology Professional Experience
5 years’ experience in classroom instruction
Experience, by education or employment, with curriculum design and evaluation, as well as student assessment.
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