Adjunct Faculty, Sterile Processing CTE-CE

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

Qualities of Excellence

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence:

• Student Invested
• Content Expert
• Pedagogically Excellent
• Institutionally Dedicated

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Tomball

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Location address is 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

CE Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction in sterile processing courses at a variety of times and locations
2. Educates students to develop the skills to work in the Central Service or Sterile Processing Departments in a hospital or ambulatory care center
3. Maintains adequate records of didactic, laboratory, and clinical hours for each student
4. Assesses each student to ensure minimum competencies are met
5. Enhance practical (hands-on) skills related to the instruments, equipment and supplies used in a variety of healthcare settings
6. Establishes and maintains an environment that encourages learning
7. Facilitates the learning process by encouraging students to take responsibility for their progress
8. Modifies and personalizes tutoring strategies to accommodate learning styles
9. Delivers feedback to staff and faculty regarding student progress
10. Completes and submits required forms related to student assessment and clinical externships per affiliate policy in an accurate and timely manner
11. Teaches Student Success seminars at a variety of times when assigned
12. Integrate Career Awareness into curriculum
13. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED and at least two years of work experience in a Central Service, Sterile Processing, or Operating Room environment
• Current certification through International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree or higher in a healthcare-related field