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Dyersburg State Community College invites applications for surgical technology adjunct instructors for classes held in Covington and clinical for the surrounding areas. This position is focused on the clinical setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

​Teach assigned courses/clinical for discipline; prepare course materials; evaluate student learning and maintain class records. Assignment will be determined upon the needs of an instructor at our clinical sites.

Working Conditions:

​Desk work and surgical area; occasional travel may be required for college or program activities. Insignificant effort other than normal movement. Minimal Hazard/Exposure: Standard office and hospital/surgical area settings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.​

Required Qualifications:

• Credentialed in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
• Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency
• Two years of documented experience, either in operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or combination of both within the past five years.
• Must be qualified by education and experience and must be effective in teaching the subjects assigned.
• Ability to communicate well in oral and written English.
• Actively communicate with colleagues using email and other electronic means.
• Commitment to teaching and providing quality education for students.
• Qualities of integrity, initiative, and good judgment with high ethical standards.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals and/or groups.

Minimum Requirements of Education and Experience:

• Credentialed in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
• Two years of experience, either in operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or combination of both within the past five years.
• Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in the West Tennessee Healthcare Surgical System.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position applicant must submit an application, a resume, cover letter, and transcripts if applicable.   Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; but official transcripts are required upon hire. You also must provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references.

Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Initial appointment (when applicable) is contingent upon completion of an acceptable background check and drug screen.

Dyersburg State Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.

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