Surgical Technology Adjunct Instructor

Southwest Tech is committed to providing a welcoming environment and a sense of community where all employees can

experience success. We empower and inspire all members of the Southwest Tech community to embrace differences,

defend human dignity, and respect the richness of values and ideas that each person brings to the college.

POSITION Surgical Technology Adjunct Instructor
APPLY BY Posted until filled – Applications reviewed upon submission.
HIRE DATE July 15, 2023

DIVISION Health Occupations
REPORTS TO Executive Dean-Health Occupations
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
POSTING DATE June 14, 2023

SUMMARY
Southwest Tech is seeking a Surgical Technology adjunct instructor. This position is responsible for
classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction related to client care primarily in the surgical/operating room
setting. Current knowledge, skills, and attitudes consistent with the legal and ethical practice of Surgical
Technology are required. The 2023 Fall classes begin on August 21, 2023.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Provide instruction and promote learning in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings, regarding

the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed by successful surgical technologists.

• Work collaboratively with the Surgical Technology program leader in designing and delivering

student learning and assessment activities.

• Maintain current knowledge and practice with Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), State,

and Federal regulatory guidance and with college accreditation guidance

• Deliver instruction through face-to-face, remote, and online methodologies in theory, laboratory,

and clinical settings

• Manage a group of students in a health care agency to meet identified learning outcomes.

• Role model, assist, and advise students in achieving academic outcomes and employability skills,

including the Southwest Tech Core Abilities

• Work collaboratively with members of the Knox Learning Center to support student learning needs.

• Attend program advisory and WTCS program meetings, as assigned

• Engage with clinical agencies and partners to promote student, program, and College success

• Attend and engage in team, division, council, and College meetings and workgroups

• Participate in procedures and processes established by the College.

• Assist with marketing the program and the College.

• Evaluate program operations and provide evaluative feedback for program improvement.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of student information – Family Educational Rights Privacy Act

(FERPA)

• Other duties as assigned.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized

programmatic accreditation agency.

• 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) – Certified Surgical
Technologist (CST) or Certified Surgical Technologist/Certified Surgical First Assistant (CST/CSFA)
is required.

• Have a minimum total of two years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role

or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.

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SURGICAL TECH ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR

• Meets Wisconsin Technical College System certification requirements as an instructor of Surgical

Technologist

• Meets Wisconsin Caregivers Background Check and Criminal Background requirements.

• Holds and maintains valid WI driver license with the ability to drive to and from assigned work sites

throughout the district

• CPR Certified
  

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Ability to generate, organize, and implement course outlines and lesson plans to meet specific needs

of students representing diverse occupations and backgrounds.

• Thorough understanding of applied academics and integrated curricula

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor,

the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information

• Experience facilitating instruction using an online learning management system (LMS) preferred

• Knowledge and application of computer software and hardware tools (MS Word and PowerPoint), email,

and internet

APPLICATIONS
Internal and External applicants complete and submit the online employment application at www.swtc.edu/jobs



For questions regarding the application process please email Human Resources at humanresources@swtc.edu
or 608.822.2314.

ADJUNCT SALARY BAND:
Bachelors: $42,263-$51,501
Masters: $46,232 - $56,338
(Pay calculation based on education and experience. Adjunct positions are non-benefitted)

• Adjunct instructors are provided with computer access while on campus, any work performed off campus will

be done on personal equipment.

The Review Committee will screen applicants and contact them for an interview. Meeting the minimum qualifications does
not assure the candidate an interview. The final candidate’s employment offer will be subject to completion of a criminal
background check.

PLEASE NOTE: All candidates selected for an interview will prepare a 10-minute classroom teaching demonstration.
Information regarding this teaching demonstration will follow.

Southwest Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender identity, religion
or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. The Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Officer has been designated to
handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies. Call 800-362-3322, Ext. 2315 (TDD: 608-822-2072) or write Southwest
Tech, 1800 Bronson Blvd., Fennimore, WI 53809