Adjunct / Continuing Education

Job Title: Surgical Technology Clinical Instructor Full/Part Time: Part-Time FLSA Classification: Exempt Campus: Brooklyn Reports To: Program Director Principal Responsibilities The Surgical Technology Program Clinical Instructor provides quality clinical learning experiences that assist students in meeting their educational goals and career aspirations in the Surgical Technology program, including development and socialization of values and behaviors expected of those who fulfill the role of a Surgical Technologist.

This individual has responsibility for Surgical practical skills training which helps to prepare Surgical Technology graduates to successfully complete the credentialing exam and function effectively in the health care environment.

Essential Duties include * Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills * Exhibit personal and professional integrity which communicates a sense of mission, leadership, and ability to self-start * Show commitment to providing quality customer service and an uncompromising commitment to student learning through the college's mission, vision, values and the delivery of instruction * Deal effectively, cooperatively and tactfully with students, business/industry, and community representatives/citizens, faculty, staff, administrators * Maintain accurate and appropriate student, instructor, and course, and program documentation * Interact with clinical sites to ensure that policies and procedures specific to the sites are being followed * Maintain mastery and currency in the fields of surgical technology to ensure continuity between course instruction and evidence-based practices.

* Work cooperatively with all directors and staff * Take part in applicable skills training • Pursue a development plan that provides for personal and professional growth through participation in teaching specific professional development * Assist with the administration of training programs in accordance with the School of Health Professions and LIU policies, internal audit procedures, rules, and regulations * Assist in the development, delivery and maintenance of programs and strategic partnerships * Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree in a health-related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution Current certification as a * Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) issued by the Certification Board for Surgical Technologists or Surgical Assistants (NBSTSA) AND * A minimum of three years or the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a surgical technologist * Teaching experience in Surgical Technology education.

Preferred Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or higher in a health-related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution * Certified Surgical Technologist credentialed by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) * Minimum of one (1) academic year of teaching experience, preferably at the community college level * Familiarity with a course management system such as Brightspace.

LIU is an equal opportunity employer.

LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.