Adjunct Faculty, Surgical Technology

Franklin University, a private, independent, accredited, not-for-profit University located in Columbus, Ohio invites applicants for its Surgical Technology Adjunct Role. The Adjunct Faculty role includes primary responsibility for providing quality instruction and maintaining a positive learning environment with an emphasis placed on teaching, supporting and evaluating students.
Position Summary:
The Adjunct Faculty role includes primary responsibility for providing quality instruction and maintaining a positive learning environment with an emphasis placed on teaching, supporting and evaluating students. Assigned courses will be for online instruction.
Courses Available to Teach and Course Descriptions/Outcomes:
HEA 1001: Professionalism in Allied Health: Discuss the expectations of an allied healthcare professional in the workplace. Use emotional intelligence, self-management, and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively in the workplace. Assess internal and external communication skills with all exchanges. Prioritize the patient care experience with successful interactions and patient satisfaction. Construct solution-oriented conversations, conflict management strategies, and productive action plans.
HEA 1012: Introduction to Surgical Technician I: Demonstrate the skills and knowledge of the competent, entry-level Surgical Technologist. Describe the instrumentation and equipment used in the operating room. Identity examples of using a strong surgical conscience, demonstrating accountability, and understanding actions needed. Describe appropriate ethical, professional, and respectful values while providing patient care.
HEA 1022: Introduction to Surgical Technician II: This course includes topics related to infection control, use of personal protective equipment,
surgical pharmacology,
sterile technique, decontamination and sterilization standards, the
intraoperative and postoperative focus
and surgical instrumentation and equipment. It also addresses surgical pharmacology, aspects of medical law related to the healthcare setting, support of the operative patient, and safety in the operating room.
SURG 101: Foundations of Surgical Technology: This course sets the foundation for the role of a surgical technologist in today's healthcare environment. Focus will
be on the areas of responsibilities, law and ethics, and developing a career plan to advance in this critical field.
SURG 101C: Foundations of Surgical Technology Clinical: This course provides hands-on application of foundational surgical technology skills in a hospital facility, surgical
center, or other appropriate site. Students will practice basic aseptic techniques, surgical instrumentation handling, and perioperative patient care. Simulated surgical procedures will reinforce theoretical knowledge and develop fundamental competencies necessary for clinical practice.
SURG 102: Surgical Techniques: This course explores infection control, sterilization, and aseptic techniques essential to surgical practice. Students will learn to disrupt the chain of infection, classify wounds, and understand wound healing. Emphasis is placed on proper hand hygiene, PPE use, sterilization packaging methods, and the complex life cycle of surgical cases, including patient status, technique, instrumentation, and equipment, ensuring patient and provider safety.
SURG 102C: Surgical Techniques Clinical: Building upon foundational skills, this course focuses on the application of surgical techniques in simulated and clinical environments. Students will refine their aseptic techniques, surgical case preparation, and intraoperative skills under faculty supervision. Clinical observation and participation in basic surgical procedures will introduce students to real-world surgical settings.
SURG 104: Sterile Processing: This course provides comprehensive instruction in sterile processing, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the proper decontamination, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment. Topics include infection control, microbiology, instrument identification, sterilization techniques, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. Emphasis is placed on industry standards, patient safety, and best practices in central sterile services. Upon completion, students will be prepared to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification exam
SURG 201: Surgical Procedures: This course is the first of two that will build the student's practical skills for assisting in the operating room using various instrumentation, safety protocols, and procedures for general and specialized surgeries. Students will develop their hands-on acumen through practical demonstrations of each skill acquired.
SURG 201C: Surgical Procedures Clinical: This course enhances students’ clinical readiness by increasing their participation in surgical procedures. Emphasis is placed on advanced intraoperative techniques, assisting in specialty surgeries, and applying problem-solving skills in dynamic surgical environments. Students will complete assigned clinical cases to meet accreditation requirements.
SURG 202: Complex Surgical Procedures: This course is the second of two that will build the student's practical skills for assisting in the operating room using various instrumentation, safety protocols, and procedures for general and specialized surgeries. Students will develop their hands-on acumen through practical demonstrations of each skill acquired.
SURG 202C Complex Surgical Procedures Clinical: As the culminating experiential course, students will refine their surgical technology competencies through extensive clinical practice. This capstone experience focuses on independent surgical case management, professional readiness, and mastery of accreditation-required competencies. Students will prepare for transition into professional surgical technologist roles.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaches courses in discipline
Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades with established timeframes established by the University
Creates a welcoming, inclusive and productive learning environment
Supports the resolution of student issues related to course instruction
Provides feedback on what is working and what is not with the course
Participates in all department meetings and required training
Participates in personal professional development
Performs other duties as assigned by the Lead Faculty
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential
Commitment to collaborative & collegiate relationships
Maintain confidential and sensitive information
Knowledge of higher education regulations, compliance and accrediting agencies
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate in a professional manner and work effectively with faculty, staff, students and members of the professional community
Excellent multi-tasking skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Skills and Characteristics:
Previous teaching experience
Master Degree
We are not able to hire in California, New York, Massachusetts, Montana, or the City of Philadelphia at this time.
About Franklin University
Founded in 1902, Franklin University has built its reputation on removing barriers to higher education for ambitious adults who must balance their educational goals with other commitments. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin has earned its long-standing reputation as an innovator in online education. The University offers applied, in-demand undergraduate, master’s and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. From entrepreneurs to CEOs, more than 50,000 Franklin alumni can be found around the world contributing to the communities in which they live and work.
Franklin University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Franklin does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, disability, or veteran or military status.
We embrace diversity and strive to create an environment where students, faculty and staff feel a sense of belonging. We recognize that our collective potential can only be realized when difference is valued, equal access to opportunity is sought, and inclusion is practiced.