Part-Time Sterile Processing Technology Instructor (Pool)

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Part-Time Sterile Processing Technology Instructor (Pool) FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07. Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed Mandated Reporter: Yes Campus Security Authority: No The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification. Duties and ResponsibilitiesTeach courses in Sterile Processing Technology for the Surgical Technology Program Develop and evaluate curricula appropriate to the different learning needs of students, including student learning outcomes Provide a classroom environment that promotes and stimulates learning for every student Use and keep abreast of current pedagogies and technologies that are effective in a diverse classroom, as well as stay current with all requirements and regulations of state agencies that have accreditation authority over the program and institution Consult with students during regularly-scheduled office hours Collaborate with program faculty and staff to use assessment techniques to maximize the effectiveness of instruction and student success Help form and maintain an advisory committee of industry professionals This position is also responsible for maintaining the program's academic accreditation standards under the ACCJC requirements and the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), with state agencies critical to the viability of the program Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience) Knowledge of:Standards and guidelines from organizations such as AAMI, OSHA, CDC, and The Joint Commission; applying these standards to ensure patient and staff safety How to inspect, troubleshoot, and coordinate maintenance of autoclaves, washers, and other sterile processing equipment to ensure proper function and minimize downtime Computer-based applications and modern technologies for teaching sterile processing technology courses Issues affecting the training and employment of sterile processors Skills and Abilities:Experience in teaching or evidence of preparation to teach the full range of college Sterile Processing Technology lectures and labs with emphasis on aseptic techniques, decontamination, sterilization processes, instrument tracking, and current regulatory guidelines Successful employment in a hospital, surgical center, or medical facility Teach didactic (theoretical) concepts and laboratory (practical) skills needed for employment in sterile processing A commitment to and proficiency in creating curricula and methods of delivery that reflect present department standards and practices Training and/or history of effective interactions with students at the basic and developmental levels Use instructional methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to subject matter Motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds Experience or familiarity with the development of student learning outcomes and with assessment, as well as program review, for sterile processing courses An understanding of and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college, including the mission and values of the college Use teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and engage students actively in their studies, encouraging them to become critical thinkers and independent learners Job Requirements:Bachelor's degree(s) or higher and two years of related professional experience OR associate degree(s) and six years of related professional experience OR the equivalent (see below). Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom. Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category), which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form. a) Degree Equivalence The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework. b) Academic Background Equivalence Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available. The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following: i. a broad cultural education usually met by the general education

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