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Rochester Community and Technical College - Rochester, Minnesota

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RCTC Human Resources

Instructor of Surgical Technology

 

Unlimited Part-Time (.8) Position
Position Starts Fall Semester 2008

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide classroom, lab, and clinical instruction to students in the Surgical Technology Program
• Assist with development and maintenance of program curriculum
• Participate and assist with the Program Advisory Committee
• Evaluate student performance
• Assist with student clinical arrangements
• Maintain student records
• Advise students
• Work as a team member in a learning environment
• Assist with preparation of Accreditation Reports and program documents
• Keep current in the field of Surgical Technology and teaching
• Complete other duties as assigned in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualification(s):
• Must be a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certified through a national credentialing organization accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
• AAS, AS or AD Degree
• 8000 hours of occupational experience as a Surgical Technologist or Registered Nurse
• 2000 hours must be in the last five years. Minimum of one year in the last 3 years must be as a practicing Surgical Technologist or as an Instructor in a Surgical Technology Program.


Preferred Qualification(s):
• Bachelors Degree in Health or related field
• Previous college teaching experience
• Registered Nurse with operating room experience (ADN or BSN)


EXPECTATIONS OF FACULTY
A faculty member’s work assignment includes a number of diverse professional responsibilities. Classroom teaching and other contacts with students form the core of the faculty work assignment. Additionally, professional development and service to the college are the other core components of a faculty member’s work assignment. A faculty member will plan to engage in such activities as: student advising, course evaluation, classroom preparation, the evaluation of student performance, committee assignments, classroom research and community service as part of overall work assignment.


SALARY
Salary is dependent on education and experience, in accordance with the Minnesota State College Faculty [MSCF] bargaining agreement (available on the Minnesota State College and University [MnSCU] website at http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/LR/index.html). The position also includes excellent fringe benefits.


APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications received on or before the application review date of April 21, 2008, are assured full consideration. To apply, submit a completed RCTC application, a letter of interest specifically addressing listed qualifications, current resume/vita, and transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial screening) to: Instructor of Surgical Technology Search Team *Human Resources Office *Rochester Community and Technical College *851 30th Avenue SE *Rochester, MN 55904-4999.

The RCTC Application is available on the web at http://www.RCTC.edu/hr/html/Application.htm or you may fax (507) 285-7514 or email jennifer.haug@roch.edu your request. You may also call the RCTC Human Resources Office at 507-285-7125; Universal Access/Minnesota Relay Service TDD/Voice 1-800-627-3529.

INTERVIEWS
The college will schedule interviews after initial screening of applications.

About RCTC…
Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) is a member of the Minnesota State College and University System, a public higher education system. RCTC has a rich tradition as Minnesota's oldest community college, established in 1915. Located in the third largest city in Minnesota, the college annually serves more than 7500 students in credit-based programs and approximately 3,000 in non-credit community, continuing and workforce education programs. RCTC combines the best in liberal arts, technical and lifelong learning offering more than 70 technical and transfer programs. RCTC is one of three institutions located at the University Center Rochester, a unique learning environment and educational partnership that includes Winona State University - Rochester Center and the University of Minnesota Rochester. RCTC is a national leader in the quality movement using the Baldridge Performance Excellence Framework. RCTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and accepted into the Academic Quality Improvement Project (AQIP). Visit our website at http://www.roch.edu for additional information.

NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Rochester Community and Technical College acts affirmatively and aggressively to solicit applications and hire members of protected groups, including women, minorities, and persons with a disability. We apply equal opportunity in our hiring process, and provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please assist us in our affirmative action endeavors by encouraging all qualified candidates to apply for vacancies at our institution.

It is Rochester Community and Technical College policy to insure that the selection process for this position is accessible to all candidates. Please contact the Human Resources Office 507-285-7183 or 507-285-7125, to obtain these materials in an alternate media and/or to request reasonable accommodation during the selection process.

 

 

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