At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.
Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.
This individual will provide laboratory and clinical instruction for students in the Surgical Technology program. Responsibilities include supporting hands-on learning, supervising students in laboratory and clinical settings, assessing student competency and professional behavior, maintaining accurate student records, promoting a safe learning environment, and ensuring compliance with program, clinical site, and college requirements. This adjunct position serves in a part time capacity with primary responsibility for laboratory and clinical instruction and requires availability on Thursdays and Fridays for clinical assignments.
Duties/Functions:
Teaching
Teaching (Laboratory and Clinical Instruction)
Provide hands on instruction in laboratory and clinical settings.
Supervise students during laboratory practice and clinical rotations.
Demonstrate and reinforce surgical skills, aseptic technique, and safe practice.
Evaluate student competency, technical performance, and professional behavior.
Provide timely feedback to support student learning and skill development.
Utilize appropriate teaching strategies to support a variety of learning styles.
Maintain current knowledge and practices within the surgical technology field.
Clinical and Laboratory Oversight
Ensure a safe and effective learning environment in lab and clinical settings.
Monitor student compliance with program policies, clinical site requirements, and safety standards.
Support proper use and care of equipment and supplies in the laboratory.
Communicate with program leadership regarding student progress, concerns, or incidents.
Professional Development Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:
Participating in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge and competency in the surgical technology field
Maintaining current credentials or licensure as required by the program or accreditation standards
Participating in professional development opportunities to enhance instructional and clinical teaching skills.
Administration Provide oversight of laboratory, clinical activities, and student records to include:
Maintaining a safe, organized, and effective laboratory learning environment, including upkeep of assigned equipment and supplies
Supporting safe practices and compliance with clinical site policies and requirements
Maintaining student records (e.g., clinical evaluations, skills assessments, attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using college-approved systems (e.g., Canvas and other required platforms)
Complying with all applicable college, program, clinical agency, state, and federal rules and regulations
Student Support
Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:
Addressing student concerns in a timely and professional manner
Promoting student success and accountability in laboratory and clinical settings
Assisting students in developing technical skills, clinical judgment, and professional behavior
Referring students to appropriate program, campus, or community resources when needed
Demonstrate and model the College's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.
Education Required:
Graduate with an AAS in surgical technology program accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency
Current certification in surgical technology through a national certification program accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA) (e.g., CST) ·
Education Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in a healthcare related field
KSA Required:
The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its
Guilford Technical Community College offers more than 80 programs of study and continues to support success through innovative education, training and partnerships. The college offers associate degrees, diplomas and certificates as well as noncredit courses in professional development, personal enrichment, job training, career development and basic education. As the third largest of 58 community colleges in the North Carolina Community College System, GTCC serves more than 40,000 students annually from its Jamestown, Greensboro, High Point, Aviation and Donald W. Cameron campuses as well as its Small Business Center in Greensboro and High Point.