Surgical Technology Part-Time Faculty

Truckee Meadows Community College – Part‑Time Faculty – Surgical Technology

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is recruiting Part‑Time Faculty to teach courses in surgical technology for the Department of Sterile Processing. The college welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds for temporary Part‑Time Faculty teaching assignments. We seek a pool of qualified candidates to teach in‑person, online, or hybrid courses when PT Faculty vacancies occur.

• Teach course content under the supervision of the Department Chair
• Assess student learning
• Stay current in their teaching field
• Actively refer students to supportive college resources
• Complete professional development
• Use current technology
• Maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct

Part‑Time Faculty in the Department of Sterile Processing teach a variety of courses, based on staffing and program needs. Some examples include:

• SRGT 101 Introduction to Surgical Technology
• SRGT 111 Sterile Processing
• SRGT 112 Sterile Processing Clinical

Salary: At TMCC, Part‑Time Faculty are paid $1,050 per credit to teach 100‑ and 200‑level courses, and $1,150 per credit to teach 300‑ and 400‑level courses.

• Current surgical technology‑specific credential accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies – Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• The desire to work with students, faculty, and staff from many different backgrounds
• Varied experience, from working professionals to retirees

• Special orientation for Part‑Time Faculty and professional development workshops on teaching are provided

Benefits: Part‑Time Faculty can attend a paid Orientation, receive paid professional development training, receive tuition reimbursement through Grant‑in‑Aid, and receive longevity payments based on years of service. Part‑Time Faculty are not eligible for health benefits unless they meet specific workload requirements per semester. Those who meet the eligibility criteria can access a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

Contract type: Part‑Time Faculty appointments are temporary, non‑tenure track, and may be terminated at will, at any time, for any reason, without notice. These opportunities are part‑time only and will not be continued beyond the ending date. Temporary assignments are not eligible for consideration for tenure as part of the assignment.

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Location: TMCC campuses (Dandini, Redfield, Meadowood, Edison) and online/hybrid options.

Values: TMCC is committed to:

• Student access and success
• Excellence in teaching and learning
• Evidence of student progress through assessment of student learning
• Nurturing a climate of innovative and creative thought
• Collaborative decision making
• Environmental sustainability and a healthy college community
• Responsible and sustainable use of resources
• Ethical practices and integrity
• Respect and compassion for all persons
• Community development through partnerships and services
• Fostering responsible participation in a democratic society

Conditions of Employment: These opportunities are part‑time only and will not be continued beyond the ending date. These opportunities may be terminated at will, at any time, for any reason, without notice; the appointee has no appeal rights. Temporary assignments are not eligible for consideration for tenure as part of the assignment.

Sponsorship: TMCC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at the time they begin employment.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check upon hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job‑related tasks. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). TMCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part106). TMCC’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.