Adjunct Faculty - Surgical Technology
- Employer
- Northwestern Michigan College
- Location
- Traverse City, Michigan, United States
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- Position Type
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
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Position Title: Adjunct Faculty - Surgical Technology
Department: Health Occupations Academic Area
Position Type: Adjunct Faculty
Reports To: Academic Chair/Department Head
Anticipated Starting Date: August 19, 2019
Starting Salary Range: Click on the following link to view the adjunct faculty salary scale.
BENEFITS
All adjunct faculty are required to be part of the Michigan Public Schools Employee Retirement System (MPSERS). Adjunct faculty are eligible to receive tuition benefit during the following academic year based on the contacts taught in the previous academic year.
SUMMARY
The surgical technology adjunct instructor can assist with the instruction of skills lab, clinical observation, and classroom instruction of various courses, dependent on need. This adjunct faculty member will employ a range of suitable strategies to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions and encourage active learning in all students, maintain proper class-related records, and promptly assess student coursework and apprise students of progress. Each adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for effectively teaching students in those classes assigned. In such assignments, each adjunct faculty member is a member of the professional teaching staff that is responsible for effectively implementing the mission of the College and the Health Occupations Academic Area. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to relate well to a diverse population of learners. Responsibilities may include teaching nights, weekends, and/or online instruction.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATES and LICENSES
Required:
- Associate’s Degree
2 years of current operating room (OR) experience in the scrub role
Current (CST, CSTFA, or CST/CSTFA) certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
Preferred:
Associate's Degree in surgical technology
- Experience as a preceptor or instructor in surgical technology
FOUNDATIONAL COMPETENCIES: Essential for all NMC employees
- Ethical behavior and integrity
- Commitment to quality service, responsible stewardship, continuous improvement
- Agility/adaptability/tolerance for ambiguity
- Accountability/personal responsibility
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Create/Contribute to a culture of innovation and thoughtful risk-taking
- Collaboration/Team work
- Value all people
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
WORK HOURS:
This is a part-time position. The work hours may include teaching nights and/or weekends.
TO APPLY:
Applications received by August 12, 2019 will receive first consideration. Late applications may be considered until positions are filled. Applications must be submitted online at jobs.nmc.edu. For more information, visit NMC on the web at http://www.nmc.edu/jobs. For questions or assistance, email hr@nmc.edu or call 231-995-2612.
Non-Discrimination Policy Notice
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities and admissions. nmc.edu/nondiscrimination
Michigan Law requires that a person with a disability or handicap requiring accommodation for employment must notify the employer in writing within 182 days after the need is known.
Required Skills
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Job Location Traverse City, Michigan, United StatesOrganization
Northwestern Michigan College is a publicly funded community college that serves people, organizations and businesses. We serve more than 50,000 learners annually throughout the Grand Traverse region and beyond.
NMC offers associate degrees and professional certificates and, through our University Center, nine partner universities grant baccalaureate, graduate and doctoral degrees.
NMC's extensive Extended Education program offers a wide array of non-credit classes to more than 10,000 local residents annually.
Mission
Northwestern Michigan College provides lifelong learning opportunities to our communities.
Vision
NMC will be the resource of choice for higher education, lifelong learning and cultural experiences. NMC will be an essential contributor to quality of life and a vibrant economy. We will demonstrate collaborative and inventive approaches to education and training for liberal studies, careers, interests and emerging learner markets.
Facts & Statistics
- Northwestern Michigan College serves more than 50,000 learners annually-through academic credit programs, noncredit personal interest classes. organizational training and cultural activities.
- NMC serves more than 4,500 students annually in academic programs.
- More than 10,000 people participate in non-credit community education programs each year.
- NMC's average class size is 20 students.
- NMC faculty members average 15 years of teaching experience at NMC.
- The NMC Foundation, thanks to local donors, offers more scholarship dollars to more students than any community college in Michigan.
- The average earnings of a student with an NMC Associate Degree are more than one-third higher than a student with a high school diploma.
- NMC's University Center is the largest higher education partnership in Michigan, with 10 partner universities that have granted 2,000 degrees since 1995.
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