Adjunct Professor, Surgical Assisting (Applicant Pool 2025-2026)

Primary Location :

2200 W. University Drive, McKinney, Texas, 75071

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary :

Responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to the college's core values, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meet professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with the schedule of classes and follow the approved course descriptions and syllabi established by the Division faculty and administered by the associate dean / director.
• Teaching assignments may be on one or more of the college's campuses or off-site locations and may include evening and weekend programs. Collin College is not hiring for on-line instruction at this time.
• May include Dual Credit courses.

Supplemental Functions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of Association of Surgical Assisting and Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting clinical standards and guidelines

Knowledge of the surgical assisting program, ATC admission requirements, and graduation requirements

Knowledge of Collin website

Knowledge of Microsoft office software

Knowledge of each semester syllabi and calendar

Organization skills

Time management skills

Presentation skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to establish working relationships

Ability to advise and assist students with program information and progression

Ability to understand curriculum

Ability to maintain and communicate need to order materials and equipment

Ability to teach and evaluate skill performance

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and / or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.

Requirements

Associate degree in Applied Science or an associate degree in Science or higher from an accredited institution.

A minimum of two (2) years of experience, either in the operating room surgical assisting role or as an instructor in surgical assisting, or a combination of both, within the past five (5) years.

A minimum of at least 3 years’ experience as a surgical preceptor.

Teaching experience is desired.

Licenses and Certifications

Must hold current credentials in CST, CFA / CSFA in the field of surgical technology / surgical assisting through NBSTSA certification program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

Current member of Association Surgical Technology (AST).

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification for Health Care Providers or equivalent required.

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS :

ALL applicants (internal and external) applying for faculty positions MUST attach a copy of their qualifying transcripts. Faculty applications that do not have the appropriate transcripts attached will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.

Please note, our part-time faculty positions are posted based on anticipated need and student enrollment. This position may remain open during the academic year. If the division has a need for additional part-time faculty for a future assignment and you are selected to continue to the next phase of the hiring process, you will be contacted directly by the Associate Dean to schedule an interview.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable) :

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt / non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

Employment Type : Part time

Compensation :

Per Adjunct Faculty and CE Instructor Rates

For any employment questions, please contact HR at (972) 985-3783 or send an email to : employment@collin.edu

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.