Part-Time Adjunct Instructor – Central Sterilization Technician Program

Position Summary

The invites candidates who can enthusiastically inspire and engage students as a Part-Time Adjunct Instructor for the Central Sterilization Technician Program.

Candidates should have the ability to teach seated, remote, and online courses.

Academic Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of subject matter.
• Provides students with appropriate learning materials and expertise in assigned subject(s).
• Evaluates students’ performance and provides effective and timely feedback to guide student learning and success.
• Responsible for contributing and maintaining an inclusive and collaborative environment.
• Enters grades and attendance into software used by Center.
• Engages in the classroom, replies to emails and voicemails, and holds on-campus or online office hours.
• Maintains knowledge in one’s own discipline-related area by participating in professional development.
• Delivers tests and certifications following all procedures.
• Provides comprehensive classroom instruction to ensure that students have mastered the core competencies as they relate to the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of medical equipment.
• Provides hands-on clinical training as it relates to the central sterilization competencies.
• Provides hands-on assessment regarding the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of patient equipment.
• Assists with compliance with national accrediting agencies.
• Prepares students to take the National Central Sterilization Certification Exam.
• Assists with the National Certification Testing application process.

Outstanding Benefits Package Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options.

We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness.

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About the Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center

The Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC), an adult education enterprise, of the State University of New York, University Center for Academic and Workforce Development (UCAWD), with an annual enrollment of 1,940 students, is seeking applications for a Part-Time Adjunct Instructor for the Central Sterilization Technician Program.

The mission of BEOC is to produce lifelong learners who are self-directed, empowered, and committed to excellence. Residents of the surrounding Buffalo community are provided a range of services designed to develop the academic and workforce development skills necessary to become self-sufficient.

Programs and services are structured to adapt to the needs of our students as well as to the demands of our community and serve as first steps toward the attainment of long-term educational and employment skills.

To learn more about the Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center, visit our .

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree
• 3 years of experience within a Central Sterilization or Surgical Services environment.
• Certified Central Sterilization Technician through one or both National Certifying Agencies (CBSPD or IASCHMM).
• Previous staff development experience as it relates to clinical hands-on training.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience with online and hybrid teaching and related methodologies.
• Knowledgeable in multiple content areas and theoretical frameworks within stated discipline, as well as issues related to diversity and multiculturalism.
• Experience teaching in adult education.
• Experience teaching Allied Health courses and developing a curriculum.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software and ability to work with computers and education-related databases.
• Experience working with a diverse student population.

Physical Demands May be required to occasionally move items that are 11 to 20 pounds. Includes frequent moving, ascending / descending stairs, and positioning self to move carts.

Salary Range Competitive Additional Salary Information Type Part-Time Campus Downtown Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Additional Information Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.

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