Adjunct instructor Jobs in Jackson, MS

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: JOB TITLE: Adjunct Surgical Technology InstructorREPORTS TO: Surgical Technology Program ChairDEPARTMENT: Surgical TechnologyEXEMPT: YesVICE PRESIDENT: Vice President of Instruction, Academic, Transfer, and Health SciencesGENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTIONAll Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEFaculty/instructional staff must be effective in teaching and knowledgeable in subject matter as documented by appropriate professional credential(s)/certification(s), education, and experience in the designated content area.Instructional faculty with instructional responsibilities in core surgical technology* courses must:1) Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency; and2) 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); and3) Have a minimum total of three years of experience, five years is preferred, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years; and4) Possess knowledge of the curriculum; and5) Possess knowledge about the program’s evaluation of student learning and performance*Core surgical technology courses include the components of Surgical Technology fundamentals and practice. Examples of non-core courses include Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, and other general education courses not specific to surgical technology.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.Aptitude1. Maintain current professional credentials and certifications as required in respective field.2. Cooperate in the execution of the college, center, division, and program policies, procedures and guidelines.3. Implement teaching strategies that engage learners in active learning.4. Utilize cutting edge technology in teaching in the classroom, laboratory, simulation center, and clinical setting.5. Complete required professional development activities by designated deadlines.6. Participate in other professional development activities, professional associations, presentations, publications, applied educational research, consulting, evaluations, and similar activities which enhance the individual, the health-related profession, and the education profession.7. Maintain and provide current documentation of all professional requirements (Refer to Faculty Resources A-Z (FRAZ) on NAH Faculty and Staff Canvas Site: Faculty Professional Requirements; and Hinds Faculty Canvas Site)Attitude1. Conduct oneself in a professional manner appropriate to the time, place, and type of teaching/learning experience.2. Consistently follow College policies and procedures.3. Consistently follow Nursing and Allied Health procedures and guidelines.4. Consistently follow program procedures and guidelines.5. Demonstrate fairness in the assessment and evaluation of students.6. Collaborate with others to improve educational experiences.7. Accept responsibility for personal behaviors and actions.8. Respond to feedback in a receptive manner and incorporate feedback in developing annual goals.9. Participate in student/faculty and faculty/administrator evaluations and performance review conferences.10. Develop a personal and professional improvement plan in areas identified as a result of evaluations.11. Maintain professional boundaries with students in all interactions.12. Willingly serve on College, Center, division, and program committees as appointed.13. Demonstrate active engagement by participating in program assessment and evaluation, including College annual planning activities and state and/or national accreditation activities14. Participate in program adherence to accreditation standards and assisting program chair in providing data for the annual report and in the writing of the program’s self-study prior to a reaccreditation site visit.Attendance1. Meet all assigned classes, lab, simulation, and clinical assignments.2. Arrive on time and stay for assigned length of time for all duty days.3. Notify immediate supervisor in a timely manner of any unplanned tardiness or absence.4. Submit to program chairperson an accurate record of attendance (via Navigator) by designated deadlines.5. Request scheduled time off prior to an absence unless there is an emergency.Attention1. Check College e-mail during the work week and respond in a timely manner.2. Provide feedback to students in a timely manner.3. Maintain confidentiality of student information.4. Submit documentation required by College or Program by published deadlines.5. Follow program chain of command to communicate issue or concerns, utilizing College Policy, Procedure, and Personnel Manual (refer to My.Hinds: College Manuals).Appearance1. Present a personal appearance in keeping with established Hinds Community College Dress Code (refer to My.Hinds: College Manuals).2. Follow program dress code requirements.3. Follow clinical agency dress code requirements as identified by clinical agency guidelines.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:NAPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities outdoors and off site.We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results.MissionHinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.VisionHinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.ValuesHinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:· Integrity· Diversity· Excellence· Accountability· Leadership· Stewardship