Adjunct Assistant Professor, Central Sterile Processing Technology; Allied Health Programs

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technology (SPT) program prepares students with experience, knowledge, and skills necessary to earn a nationally recognized industry credential and become a vital part of the surgical team. Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant Professor will develop, prepare, and teach a variety of coursework in the Central Sterile Processing discipline, delivering instruction in day, evening, or online formats. Part‑time instructional service will be compensated at a rate of $846 per semester credit hour and $33.84 per contact hour.

• Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction in didactic, laboratory, and classroom settings to promote student success and align with IAHCSMM curriculum guidelines.
• Supports and promotes the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.
• Collaborates with the Chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum that cultivates mastery of course content.
• Correlates clinical education with didactic education and evaluates student performance and learning.
• Demonstrates technological literacy and innovation in the delivery of instruction.
• Works collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team, assisting with the implementation of college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the SF philosophy, mission, and strategic initiatives.
• Understands and enforces college and program policies, participating in departmental meetings and college wide committees as needed.
• Provides students with frequent, timely assessment and clear feedback regarding academic performance, appropriately documenting progress and maintaining records including attendance and grading.
• Develops fair and accurate assessment methods for students’ progress toward learning outcomes.
• Maintains appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
• Assists and advises students with academic, clinical, and professional issues.
• Assists the Program Director with preparing reports for internal and external audiences.
• Coordinates, implements, and evaluates the clinical education component of the curriculum, including initiating and maintaining clinical affiliate contracts, student clinical rotation placement, and visits and evaluations.
• Ensures effective program operation and compliance with IAHCSMM, SACS, or other regulatory agency requirements.
• Assists in recruitment activities of the program and maintains current knowledge of Central Sterile Processing and educational methodologies through workshops, seminars, and conferences.
• Maintains good standing with credentialing and licensing bodies and honors student privacy and security according to state, federal, and college regulations.
• Complies with all published College rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including FERPA and confidentiality.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• A master’s degree in Biological Sciences (e.g., Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Histology, Kinesiology, Medical Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacology, Physiology, System Physiology, Veterinary Physiology, Pathology, Zoology, Sterile Processing, Surgical Technology, or Nursing); a professional degree (MSN, MD, DO, DC, DVM, PT, OT) may be accepted; or industry‑recognized credential with six (6) months of experience in sterile processing; or an associate’s degree and coordinating credential in an Allied Health program.
• Criminal background check required.

• Ability to work successfully in a…