Macomb Community College teaching Faculty demonstrate deep subject matter knowledge and provide effective instruction to students using various modalities including, but not limited to, on campus, online, remote, hybrid, and flexible learning.  They develop, modify, and ensure currency of curriculum and course syllabi.  Faculty are responsive to their students and support their success through timely communication and feedback, assessment of student learning, regular office hours, etc.   They are active members of the college community and attend department meetings as required. Additionally, serving as the Clinical Coordinator, this individual must be organized, diligent in continuous review of program, focused on planning and development, and effective in the specific area of the clinical component of the program.   

This dual role focuses on student success as faculty teaching subject matter in Central Processing and Surgical technology. Additionally, as the Clinical Coordinator, this role focuses on collaborative oversight of the Central Processing Distribution Technician (CPDT) and Surgical Technology programs specifically related to the clinical component, with the Associate Dean of Health and Human Services. Specific faculty and Clinical Coordinator responsibilities are as follows:

• Teach the subject matter.
• Possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques.
• Combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance during invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Engage in academic oversight, including curriculum planning, refinement, and development, to reflect current evidence-based practices.
• Develop, update, and refine discipline courses and programs.
• Develop course assessments that will accurately measure achievement of student learning outcomes and participate in assessment of student learning.
• Provide instruction, supervision, and timely assessments of the student's progress in meeting program requirements and achievements.
• Develop and maintain course materials in the College's Learning Management System (LMS), including, but not limited to, announcements, syllabus, and gradebook.
• Keep gradebook up to date and submit final grades by published deadlines.
• Engage in recruiting and mentorship of adjunct faculty. Provide feedback on instruction of the adjunct faculty as assigned.
• Participate and actively cooperate with the department and Learning Unit to meet accreditation standards.
• Maintain faculty credentials as required by the College's accrediting agencies.
• Hold office hours per collective bargaining agreement and needs of the department.
• Assist in identifying and facilitating student clinical experiences  
• Identify teaching and lab materials for assigned courses, if applicable.
• Responsible for continuous quality review and improvement of the program.
• Actively participate in area and college committees and perform related duties and activities necessary to conduct the work of the area.
• Should pursue ongoing formal training designed to maintain and upgrade their professional, instructional, and administrative capabilities.
• Responsible for organization, continuous review, planning development, and general effectiveness of the clinical component of the program.
• Manage provided faculty resources to ensure achievement of the program's goals and objectives for the program's stated maximum enrollment.  
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice and compliance with ARC/STSA standards.
• Remain compliant with Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) sponsored accreditation requirements.
• Other duties as assigned in compliance with the MCCFO collective bargaining agreement.

 

Associate's degree in Surgical Technology degree required. Bachelor's or master's degree in Surgical Technology, or in a related discipline, in addition to the associate's degree in Surgical Technology degree preferred. 

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission of Certifying agencies (NCCA). Minimum of two (2) years current experience as a CST in the scrub role, or as an instructor in surgical technology or both within the last five (5) years.

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