Surgical Technology Instructor - Adjunct at Rockford Career College

Rockford Career College has been a cornerstone of vocational education since 1862, equipping thousands of students with the skills necessary to thrive in various career fields. Located in the heart of Rockford, IL, we pride ourselves on our dedicated team of staff and educators who are committed to student success. Rockford Career College offers practical, career-focused training aligned with the demands of today’s job market. Our small class sizes and flexible learning options empower students from all backgrounds to build the skills, gain the experience, and access the support needed to thrive.

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Surgical Technology Instructor - Adjunct

Are you passionate about helping people be successful? Are you a credentialed and experienced Surgical Technologist tired of working weekends and on-call? Do you like to mentor and motivate people? if yes, give teaching a try.

Rockford Career College is seeking to hire a full-time and adjunct Surgical Tech instructor.

Candidate must have:

* An Associate degree
* A current CST certification
* At least 5 years of experience in the operating room as a first assist.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Prepare and provide all lecture, laboratory and clinical instruction according to the required curriculum.
* Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms for the program and/or develop such when indicated by the Lead Instructor, Program Chair, Academic Dean and/or or Campus President (as applicable).
* Maintain a lesson plan of daily instructional events.
* Monitor student attendance and retention and document as required by the administration.
* Grade assignments, returning graded assignments to students, and assigning final grades for all students in a timely manner (i.e. less than 48 hours from the due date of the assignment/homework).
* Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment
* Substitute in classes when necessary
* Ensure that students follow the catalog guidelines daily.
* Attend all scheduled mandatory meetings.
* Serve on committees (e.g., curriculum development, retention, etc.) as assigned based upon expertise or campus needs.
* Online Instruction: Ensure daily review of the course to monitor student participation, answer student questions and grade student work within 48 hours.
* Perform other duties as required.

Rockford Career College is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person