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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Part Time Sterile Processing Technician Instructor
Position Category
Faculty
Position Status
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Advertised Salary
$45 per hour
Department
Workforce Development
Working Hours
Evenings and/or weekend mornings
General Description
SUNY Niagara's Division of Workforce Development is seeking a part time instructor to teach a Sterile Processing Technician course. The course will run with 88 hours of instruction for participants. It includes both a classroom session (64 hours) and a small group clinical portion (24 hours) running multiple times. This session generally runs weekends and/or evenings (after 5 p.m.) to accommodate working participants. The exact course days and times will be negotiated upon hire.
This position is responsible for cultivating the department's mission and objectives through student instruction, curricular design, and practical knowledge in order to ensure the successful program and personal development of each student. The instructor will utilize their educational and professional experience to foster a student-centered classroom environment that cultivates student engagement growth, and career readiness after the completion of the program.
Typical Work Activities

• Provide the Workforce Development supervisor with active input in course development, including course descriptions, course syllabus, textbook recommendations, and/or equipment review.
• Creation and revision of weekly lesson plans.
• Responsible for comprehensive course instruction within specific program areas.
• Responsible for accurate record keeping of student attendance and academic progress
• Correct and return graded assignments within 88 hours to students or to Workforce Development.
• Prepare students for the Certification Exam (CBSPD).
• Submit course materials, student attendance, and bi-weekly time sheets on time.
• Establish and maintain a relationship with a healthcare facility where clinical demonstration and practice of sterile processing techniques will take place.
• Build relationships with other healthcare facilities so as to promote and place recent graduates in Sterile Processing Technician jobs.
• Other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Essential Functions
Ability to work with, relate to and train a diverse population. Ability to speak in front of groups of people. Must be able to develop, prepare and present information. Must be able to read, understand and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form. Must able to operate computers. Must be able to physically perform the duties of the position.
Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Sterile Processing Technician experience.
• Certified as a Sterile Processing Technician with certification obtained from either National Certification Board CBSPD or IAHCSMM.
• Possess basic knowledge of ZOOM, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with the clinical training of Sterile Processing Technicians.
• Experience with in-person and Remote teaching experience at the post-secondary level, or equivalent private industry experience is a plus.

License(s)/Certifications
Certified Sterile Processing Technician obtained from either National Certification Board CBSPD or IAHCSMM.
About SUNY Niagara
SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.
SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!
SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county's three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.
The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) is located in the heart of one of the world's biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI.
Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students' current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
EEO Statement
NCCC does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F213P
Open Date
06/20/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:
• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications
• resume
• unofficial transcripts
• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references
Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.