FT Faculty- Surgical Tech

FULL-TIME FACULTY - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
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HEALTH SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

Malcolm X College is currently seeking a Full Time Faculty to teach Surgical Technology. If you have passion for teaching and learning and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students' diverse needs and engage the student in critical thinking and problem-solving.

The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values: accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students' active participation in their own learning.
• Create an effective learning environment that fosters students' intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
• Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
• Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student's ability to learn.
• Contribute to and provide leadership in the student's academic and professional communities and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Per Chicago Credential Guidelines for the 2024/25 Academic Year:

• Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency; and Possess a credential in the field of Surgical Technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA); and Have a minimum total of two years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.
• Master's Degree or NBSTSA approved credential in Surgical Technology and 2 years of experience in the operating room or as a Surgical Technology instructor, or a combination of both within the past 5 years
• Teaching experience preferred - either higher education or high school levels
• Knowledge of Brightspace Learning Management System or similar Learning Management System, preferred
• Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online teaching certification is strongly preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of staff and students required
• Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.

To be considered for this role, please upload the following documents:

• CV/Resume
• Unofficial transcripts
• Cover letter
• Statement on Teaching Philosophy
• 3 References

$82,000 - $85,000

Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education.

Benefits information is found at position is designated as a special needs position and therefore is eligible for exemption from City Colleges of Chicago's residency requirement in accordance with the City Colleges of Chicago's Board Policies and Procedures.

This position is represented by the Local 1600 Professional union.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

Malcolm X College has been recognized as a Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner! The award is given by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching and leadership at community and technical colleges, and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, a leading academic publication. xrczosw

MXC was recognized for its best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunity.

Additional Information

* Salary Range: Salary Range: $82,000 - $85,000