Part-Time Surgical Technology Instructor

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Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities. SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging. Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment. Description Applications for Part-Time, Adjunct Instructor pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District. They will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative. Southwestern College is looking to hire a part-time instructor to teach a variety of Surgical Technology courses including: ST120: Provides laboratory practice in basic surgical technique, asepsis, instrumentation, and surgical procedures in the major specialties. Includes a simulated operating room, and operating room scenarios. ST146/160: Provides clinical experience in the intraoperative setting. Emphasizes first or second scrub role. Includes augmented clinical hours in the campus laboratory, focusing on instrumentation, equipment, and supplies in general and specialty surgeries. Assume a laboratory or clinical teaching assignment in the Surgical Technology Program including supervision of clinical laboratory and other related classes, as necessary. Class modality is face-to-face. Classes may be held during weekdays, and/or evenings at any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro). Qualifications Any bachelors degree (or higher) AND two (2) years of full-time experience in surgical technology. OR Any associate's degree AND six (6) years of full-time experience in surgical technology. Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Possession of an active, unencumbered certification in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Please ensure that you've attached supporting documents for full consideration. Failure to submit supporting documents will result in an incomplete application. Experience in an operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, all within the past five years. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors or Masters Degree in a related field. Graduation from an education program in surgical technology, accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency. Supplemental Information SALARY SCHEDULE: Academic Part-time - Instructional For more information, please contact Faculty Lead Evangeline Fulgencio at efulgencio@swccd.edu or the Nursing & Health Occupations program office at at (619) 216-6750 ext. 6352. Application Process: A confirmation email will be sent once your application packet has been successfully submitted. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application materials are submitted by the initial screening deadline date. Required materials including a current resume, unofficial transcripts verifying awarded degree(s) and completion date, and any relevant certifications, diplomas, or licenses that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Failure to submit supporting documentations may result in an incomplete application. Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached as a supporting document. All notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application. A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become SWCCD property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only. For Academic positions (only): If you do not possess the exact degree major(s) listed in the minimum qualifications section, you will need to submit an equivalency application. A screening committee will evaluate applicants, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview. INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT. If additional positions become available in this classification, applications received in response to this posting may be considered for those additional positions for up to 90 days after final board approval. Candidates selected for employment with SWCCD must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within

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