Adjunct Faculty-Surgical Technology Program

Position Information

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty-Surgical Technology Program

Department

Allied Health Programs

Position Category

Adjunct

About CCRI

The Community College of Rhode Island is New England’s largest community college, and a nationally-recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike.

We provide affordable, open access to higher education, and we deliver on our mission to offer all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth.

Diversity is our strength. We champion equity, and we celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff whose demographics are reflective of our diverse student body. To learn more about our employees’ values and what it means to work here, learn about our Guiding Principles here .

Posting Details > Special Instructions to Applicants


To apply for this position:

· Complete CCRI’s online application, and attach a cover letter and resume by the closing date.
· If attaching a resume complete with education history and/or employment history, please
disregard these sections within the online application.
· Please include the contact information for three (3) references within the application.
· Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.
· Please note that all RI Council of Postsecondary Education employees (i.e., full- and part-time
faculty and non-classified employees) must be fully vaccinated and boosted when eligible. Learn
more about CCRI’s vaccination policy here .

Please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311 ( TTY : 401-825-2313) if you require assistance with the online application process.

EEO Statement


CCRI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to CCRI’s Title IX Coordinator at TitleIXCoordinator@ccri.edu

The Clery Act requires colleges and universities to report campus crime data, support victims of violence, and publicly outline the policies and procedures they have put into place to improve campus safety.

Job Summary

The adjunct faculty will have classroom and lab responsibilities consistent with the mission of the Surgical Technology Program and the Community College of Rhode Island. This individual will demonstrate competence in teaching as well as clinical competence in surgical technology.

Duties and Responsibilities

Commitment to CCRI’s Mission
• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
• Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.
Student Focus
• Demonstrate commitment to providing academic support to all students.
• Ensure student awareness of available resources that support learning and success within the institution.
• Facilitate engagement and academic success by incorporating student advising, counseling and remediation as needed.

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:
· Facilitate learning in the classroom and laboratory
· Contribute to a dynamic teaching/learning environment
· Use innovative instructional strategies that support student success and recognize diverse learning styles
· Provide instruction, supervision and timely assessments of the student’s progress in meeting program requirements
· Use technology to enhance instruction and communicate effectively with the campus community
· Apply strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues
· Participate in assuring compliance with accreditation standards
· Other duties as required

Minimum Requirements

· Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
· Possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies ( NCCA ).
· Minimum of two years experience, either in the operating rooms scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.

Competencies

Reports To

Chair, Allied Health Department

Campus Location

Initially located at the Lincoln Campus

Full-time/Part-time

Part-Time

Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information

Work Schedule

Calendar

Benefits

Salary/Hourly Rate

Salary commensurate with education and experience

Additional Salary Information

Licenses, Tools and Equipment

Environmental Conditions

Desired Start Date

ASAP

Position End Date (if temporary or grant)

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Application Open Date

04/05/2023

Application Close Date (includes the grace period)

06/08/2023

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Some roles will require finalists to provide official college transcripts and proof of COVID -19 vaccination.

EEO Statement

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. CCRI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, marital, citizenship status and veteran status in all employment matters. CCRI espouses that all employees and applicants have a right to equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Sexual harassment is a form of gender-based discrimination prohibited by Title IX.

The Jeanne Clery Act requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Reports can be made available upon request.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have an Associate’s degree or higher?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA)?
   • YES
   • NO
3. * In order to improve CCRI's advertising strategy, please let us know where you FIRST learned of this job opportunity. Please be specific when using website or publication names (example: LinkedIN, HigherEdjobs, Chronicle, personal referral, etc.).
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents