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Surgical Technologist Adjunct Faculty

No Campuspart_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jun 2026

About the role

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote. Face-to-face and hybrid classes may be offered on any Prince George’s Community College campus, or at off-campus locations. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development, academic advising, curriculum design.

Effective August 8, 2022, Prince George’s Community College’s current vaccine mandate will expire for students, faculty, and staff. Select exceptions may apply. Face coverings will be voluntary campus-wide, including in classrooms and instructional spaces. Although the College will no longer require new employees and students to be vaccinated as a condition of employment or instruction based on current public health conditions, COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are strongly recommended.

Prince George’s Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, education verification, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Application Status; you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required, an Associate degree in Surgical Technology.
Bachelor’s degree preferred in related discipline.
Must have a current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential.
Three years of didactic and laboratory instruction in surgical technology
Three year of work experience in the surgical technologist field

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of ARC/STCA accreditation standards and maintaining compliance.
Willingness to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings and accelerated).
Minimum of four years clinical experience in surgical technology with at least 2 years in the operating room scrub role
Assist in Clinical or Externship site visits and development as needed
3 years of related experience in sterile processing
Set the example and be the role model for professionalism and conduct for the Surgical Technologist profession.
Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly fashion
Execute lectures and labs within the accreditation curricular Standards

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Mastery of course content
Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach
Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff
Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction
Ability to teach in face to face, remote and online modalities, as needed
Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).
Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills
Research skills (where appropriate)
Time management, planning and organizational skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Problem-solving and analytical ability