JOB SUMMARY: The Visiting Lecturer will hold a one-semester faculty appointment for the Spring 2027 semester and have academic and
scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the Allied Health Department and the Community College of Rhode Island. This individual will demonstrate competence in teaching and development of curriculum as well as practicum competence in the area of Surgical Technology. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Commitment to CCRI?s Mission: Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college. Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment. Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences. Student Focus: Demonstrate commitment to providing academic support to all students. Ensure student awareness of available resources that support learning and success within the institution. Facilitate engagement and academic success by incorporating student advising, counseling and remediation as needed. Instructional and Communication Skills: Facilitate learning in the classroom , laboratory, simulation clinical. Contribute to a dynamic teaching/learning environment requiring adaptability, creativity, and teamwork. Accreditation; Curriculum and Program Development: Develop, implement, evaluate, and refine the content, instructional and assessment material. Contribute to the development and revision of the curriculum. Participate in assuring compliance with accreditation standards established by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Rhode Island Department Registration and Nurse Education. Departmental & College Support: Participate in College activities. Participate in Department activities, including course, committee and faculty meetings to ensure coordination of didactic instruction and clinical experience; and policy development. Be willing to travel and teach at multi-campus locations as required by department needs. Other duties as required REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's degree in Surgical Technology 2-4 years of Surgical Technology Professional Experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist Current certification as a Surgical Technologist The equivalent of 2-4 years? teaching experience in an Academic or clinical setting Current skill and knowledge in the use of information technology and demonstrated experience with integration of computer technology into instruction. Strong communication, organization, interpersonal and counseling skills Willingness to travel and teach among four campus sites and teach evenings/weekends as required by department needs. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's or Masters in a health-related field preferred Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa including student visas.
