Full Time Instructor Health Sciences - Surgical Technology

Instructor, School of Health Sciences - Surgical Technology Program
Rasmussen University
Hennepin/Anoka, MN

Instructors are responsible for teaching courses in a variety of modalities while promoting and supporting the vision and mission of Rasmussen University. Minimum expectations for all faculty include focus on the following areas:

• Dynamic, Active Classroom
• Subject Matter Expertise
• Student Support and Professionalism

Responsibilities

Teaching Workload

Faculty will be assigned 5 work units per academic quarter.

Teaching Effectiveness: Professionalism, Use of Technology, and Content Expertise

Dynamic, Active Classroom

• Use of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques; teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to
• Creating high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered learning including the use of live classroom tools to hold synchronous learning sessions with students
• Clarity, relevance, and connection of class session objectives to course performance
• Organized classroom and efficient use of class

Subject Matter Expertise

• Demonstrate mastery and ability to articulate and relate to
• Play an integral role in the development and implementation of curriculum and assessment for their area of

Student and University Support and Professionalism

• Faculty are responsible for creating a classroom presence in support of students in collaboration with their Dean
• Student support and outreach that supports the success of students is accomplished through faculty availability to students in all courses through synchronous or asynchronous communication and meetings to help students achieve the learning objectives for their course(s).
• Faculty will attend events, programmatic meetings, and committee work as agreed upon and or designated by the Dean.
• Appropriate behavior, language, professional communication, demeanor and dress will be exhibited at all times.

Reporting Relationships

The Instructor reports to Associate Dean or Dean of School of Health Sciences. This role has no direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree - Specialization in Surgical Technology
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  CST, Current/clear in-state license or certification that aligns with applicable SOHS program.

  
  3 years of scrubbing/teaching experience required.
• Teaching experience (Minimum of 3 years' experience in the field of study)
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, leadership, and
• Excellent written communication and strong verbal communication skills in the English
• Faculty will need regular access to a computer with the following system requirements
• Windows XP or greater
• Microsoft Office 2010
• An internet connection
• Clinical faculty must adhere to Rasmussen University's policy on faculty immunizations and provide proper documentation.
• Must be able to provide professional licenses/certifications and official transcripts for each degree earned from an accredited institution before teaching.

Faculty must complete a minimum of 20 Rasmussen Education Units (REUs) between the combined areas of Teaching Development and Development in Discipline on an annual basis as described in the faculty handbook.

Benefits & Compensation:

Rasmussen University offers a robust total rewards program that includes a competitive compensation and benefits program. These offerings are meant to support your well-being, offer recognition opportunities and provide personal and career growth resources and support.

Our defined compensation structure is market competitive and is built to reward performance. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role is $65,000.00 to $75,000.00. We take a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including but not limited to: job and level hired into, location, skill set; experience and training; peer compensation and other business and organizational needs. This range is subject to change.

Pay is just one component of our total rewards package. We offer a choice of plans for Medical, Dental and Vision, a 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching, employer paid basic life insurance, AD&D, and numerous voluntary plan options. We also have a continuing education benefit available for full-time employees offering a 100% tuition reduction on courses taken within our family of brands, a robust learning management system and individual development planning. We are committed to supporting an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

About Us:

Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (www.hlcommission.org), is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from each student's first credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved, and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities, and economies. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty, and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu.

It is the policy of Rasmussen University to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Rasmussen University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.