Sterile Processing Instructors (Part-Time) - Virginia Western Community College : Job Details

Posting Details Posting Summary Working Title Sterile Processing Instructors (Part-Time) Role Title Adjunct - Lecturer Role Code J1091 FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 286A9999 Agency Virginia Western Community College Division Virginia Western Community College (Div) Work Location Roanoke (City) - 770 Hiring Range Commensurate based on qualifications Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category B-Professional Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule Primarily weekdays during the day and/or evenings. Currently, the course is set up as an in-person lab every other week for 5 weeks, 1 hour each lab. Sensitive Position No Job Description Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board. Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses. The Workforce Solutions department of the college is currently accepting applications for part-time day and/or evening, Sterile Processing Instructors. Responsibilities include teaching students in a lab setting, grading, and managing online Canvas modules. Instructors ensures students gain the knowledge and skills required to pass the Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician Certification exam. Instructors will be expected to deliver established course curriculum and lab set-up, lab safety, student monitoring, transfer of knowledge in support of certification preparation, and tracking equipment usage and inventory. In addition, instructors will assess students for content mastery and skills proficiency and maintain student attendance and grades in accordance with established policies. Review of applications will begin when a need arises and will continue until needed positions are filled. Classes will be held in Roanoke on Virginia Western's main campus, with possible remote work as needed. Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on an as needed, course-by-course, basis. Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Certificate in healthcare field or at least 5 years of experience working in healthcare field.
• Expert-level skills and abilities necessary to pass the Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician exam.
• Knowledge of local and regional health care facilities and systems.
• Detailed oriented and able to meet set deadlines.
• Expert skills, knowledge, experience, and education in the healthcare field.
• All Adjunct Faculty positions require excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams; ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum and assessments; as well as the ability to work with adult learners of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Considerations

• Associate or bachelor's degree in healthcare or a related field and five years of work experience in a healthcare setting performing sterile processing or surgical technology duties preferred.
• Proven ability to provide instruction in accelerated formats geared towards certification exam preparation preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of high level of student credential and institutional outcomes with the ability to deliver instruction in the classroom and in lab environments preferred.
• Experience in teaching adult learners and working in Canvas or a similar Learning Management System preferred.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel N/A Posting Detail Information Posting Number ADJ_2741P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies multi-hire Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date 09/25/2025 Job Close Date 03/31/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website www.virginiawestern.edu Contact NameEmail [email protected] Phone NumberSpecial Instructions to Applicants Only on-line applications are accepted. Submission of on-line application must also include a resume, cover letter and transcripts of all college work completed. An other document, such as a letter of reference or additional transcripts, is optional and may be included as part of the online application process. We MUST receive copies of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions. If the transcripts are not attached to the on-line application, please upload a document indicating that the transcripts will be mailed or sent separately to fulfill this requirement. The application will not be accepted without this required documentation. Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the on-line application will not be considered. For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit: Questions about the on-line application process call 540-###-#### or 857-7283. Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. TTY: 711 or 1-800-###-####. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), Virginia Western Community College will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes. Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity. Additional Information Sponsorship is not available for this position. Background Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors. ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested. E-Verify Statement VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes. Quicklink for Posting