Description

Adjunct Faculty, Central Sterile Processing (CPT) Adjunct Clinical Instructor

Department: Dean Nursing and Health Sciences

Location: Framingham

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region's economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joining our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college, offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. The candidate is expected to commit to excellence in teaching and learning, collaboration and professional development. Adjunct faculty are expected to deliver course materials in a learner-centered environment conductive to engaging students in the learning process. The faculty member in this position communicates consistently and effectively with students, faculty and administrators, and responds to communications within a 24 hour period. The faculty is responsible for managing this course through timely grading of assignments, providing substantial student feedback with assignments, and submission of clinical evaluations, attendance and grades.

MassBay Community College seeks a qualified adjunct Central Processing Clinical Instructor for current and future semesters. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, inclusive educational community and demonstrate the ability to work effectively with a varied student population. This role supports continuity in the clinical program by serving as a point of contact for students and clinical partners, monitoring student records and progress, and ensuring adherence to college and healthcare partner protocols. The instructor conducts scheduled daytime clinical visits and helps ensure the program aligns with MassBay's Central Sterile Processing (CPT) curriculum and clinical documentation requirements. The position requires close collaboration with the Surgical Services program director and CPT faculty to support efficient program operations. The instructor may occasionally attend evening labs to connect with students and help coordinate clinical assignments. Candidates must have experience and certification in CPT or Surgical Technology, communicate effectively, evaluate students objectively, and work collaboratively as part of a team.

Semester, Days, Times

• Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027;
• Clinicals (Visit students weekly during the daytime in clinic -Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays -variable schedule). This work is compensated hourly at the DCE rate stated below.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide students with a structured approach to organize paperwork for their attendance, clinical, and other required clinical documents;
• Visit students during clinicals during the daytime and check in with preceptors about their progress;
• Communicate effectively and promptly with program officials on students' academic progress and needs;
• Participate in evaluating courses and program learning outcomes;
• Track student progress, contribute to the accreditation/compliance reporting, and annually/ regularly assess the program;
• Adhere to established college, program, and hospital protocols and procedures, including the college calendar and deadlines;
• Stay current about developments in the profession on the adjunct's own time;
• Use the College's technology efficiently to effectively teach, assess, and communicate with students;
• Carry out additional responsibilities as delegated by the Dean or their representative;
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities and Duties Outside of Teaching the Course:

• Assist with program organization, implementation, and information sessions. Serve as a liaison between clinical partners and the college, help address student concerns, and collaborate with Admissions and Advising to communicate with prospective students and participate in information sessions and new-student orientations;

• In coordination with the lecture and lab instructor, report program progress and outcomes between semesters and during the summer;
• Much of this work is based in Framingham and can be completed remotely; however, some travel is required to establish and maintain clinical sites, along with occasional on-campus presence with advance notice. Compensation for this program-organization work is $35 per hour for up to 8 hours per week, though the work typically requires 4-6 hours weekly.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates the variety of student experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or higher, or Certificate in CPT, CRCST Certification, or Surgical Technology( CST) Certification;
• A minimum of four (4) years of recent work experience in a CPT or Surgical Technology role or a relevant combination of both or something comparable;
• Exemplary interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
• Organized and punctual.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action;
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
• Bachelor's degree preferred;
• Evidence of a career that includes a strong work ethic with a proven track record of project completion, multitasking, and the ability to handle high-pressure environments.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $1,512 - $1,715 per DCE Credit

Classification Type: Adjunct Faculty, Division of Continuing Education (DCE)

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

Application Deadline: August 25th, 2026, or thereafter until filled.

Faculty

Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights..