Adjunct Professor, Surgical Assisting; Pool

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

Primary Location

2200 W. University Drive, McKinney, Texas, 75071

Job Summary

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.

Essential Duties and 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.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and core values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.
• 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.

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Sedentary work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.

Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.

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.

Teaching experience is desired.

Licenses and Certifications

• 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.

Security Sensitive

This position is Security Sensitive; candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Employment Type

Part time

Compensation

Per Adjunct Faculty and CE Instructor Rates

For any employment questions, please contact HR at  or send an email to employment

Equal Opportunity Statement

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:
All applicants (internal and external) applying for faculty positions MUST attach a copy of their qualifying transcripts. Faculty applications that do not have the appropriate transcripts attached will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.

Please note, our part-time faculty positions are posted based on anticipated need and student enrollment. This position may remain open during the academic year. If the division has a need for additional part-time faculty for a future assignment and you are selected to continue to the next phase of the hiring process, you will be contacted directly by the Associate Dean to schedule an interview.

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