Title: Surgical Technology Adjunct Instructor

Employee Classification: Faculty, part-time

Institution: TCAT-Knoxville

Department: Surgical Technology

Campus Location: TCAT Knoxville

Job Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville is accepting applications for the position of part-time adjunct instructor for the Surgical Technology Program. The position will work less than 30 hours per week.

Job Duties - * Candidate is responsible for teaching all program phases, including theory and practical curriculum instruction. * Coordinate skills laboratory related to clinical skills, procedures, assignments, and evaluation of surgical technology students. * Coordinate clinical experiences and maintain public relations with the respective cooperative agencies; * Must monitor and evaluate student progress and accurately maintain program and student records. * Observe students in the clinical setting. * Keep abreast of current trends in the operating room and the regulations of the Surgical Technology specialty. * Continue personal training and professional development to stay abreast of changes in the industry. * Other duties as assigned. - (Essential) (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

* Must be a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Maintaining certification is required.
* Must have at least three years of operating room experience or teaching experience in the field of Surgical Technology or a combination equal to two years within the last five years.
* Must be a graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited program in Surgical Technology with a diploma or associate degree.
* Must have an American Heart Association BLS certification.
* Must be knowledgeable in course content, effective in directing/evaluating student learning, and student lab and clinical performance.

Preferred Qualifications

* Prior teaching experience.
* An associate degree or hours working toward an associate degree is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Possess organizational and communication skills necessary to be an effective instructor.
* Demonstrated effective communication and organization skills.
* Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
* Strong customer service skills.
* Computer skills, including general knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW:
To be considered for a position at TCAT Knoxville, you must create an online application that includes uploads of your required documents. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using what is recorded on your application. Please include the complete begin and end dates under your employment history. Scan and attach required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Resume
Educational transcripts/diploma
Industry licensure and/or certifications

Applications are accepted until 05/07/2024 or until filled.

An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.