Surgical Technology - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Position Information

Job Title: Surgical Technology - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty
Location: Main Campus - Dayton, OH
Job Number: 03481
Department: Surgical Technology
Job Category: Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)
Job Type: Part-Time
Status: Regular
Job Open Date: 09/10/2026
Resume Review Date: Ongoing
Closing Date: 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled: No

Position Summary

At Sinclair, we are guided by our Core Values, which shape our culture and drive our success:

• Accountable to our students, the community and one another.
• Collaborative in working together to achieve excellence in education and service to our community.
• Compassionate in fostering a supportive environment where every individual feels valued.
• Inclusive so that a college education is accessible to everyone, and all individuals feel heard, valued and respected.
• Innovative to inspire creativity and drive transformative change.

The Sinclair Surgical Technology Department has been CAAHEP approved since 1998 and offers the opportunity to prepare for a career as a member of a surgical team. The surgical technologist helps to meet the needs of patients in the operating rooms of hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, physician offices, diagnostic facilities and other agencies where surgery is performed.

Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach daytime, face-to-face classes at the Dayton campus . The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $986 per credit hour assigned to teach.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that part-time/adjunct faculty with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester
• Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance
• Faculty mentoring available to aide transition from professional work to a teaching role

SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning
• Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, use available instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s needs
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promote learning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress
• Submit final grade rosters according to established deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than the maximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate’s degree in surgical technology required; bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in content area or related field preferred
• Minimum of three years of experience in the field required
• Must have current CST, CSFA, or CST/CSFA certification required
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work successfully in a culturally diverse college community
• Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction

Official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (if applicable) and successful completion of a background check will be required prior to date of hire.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you have a minimum of three years of work experience in the field or industry?
   
   • Yes
   • No
2. Do you have a current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), or CST/CSFA certification?
   
   • Yes
   • No
3. Do you have an associate's degree in surgical technology?
   
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Associate's Transcript

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Philosophy
2. Other
3. Letter of Recommendation (1)
4. Bachelor's Transcript
5. Master's Transcript
6. PhD/EdD/JD Transcripts