Job Description
Teaching Job Duties and Responsibilities
Program Administration:
Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the surgical technology program.
Ensure alignment with accreditation requirements and institutional standards.
Participate in curriculum design, revision, and outcome assessment.
Teaching & Instruction:- Deliver lectures and labs in surgical technology courses.
- Supervise student learning, provide feedback, and assess academic progress.
- Support students in clinical exam preparation (CST and CBSPD).Accreditation & Compliance
- Assist in preparing reports and documentation for CAAHEP and other accrediting bodies.
- Maintain program data for outcomes assessment and continuous improvement.
Faculty & Staff Collaboration:
Contribute to the recruitment and mentorship of other instructors.
Conduct student selection interviews for new cohorts.
Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and development workshops.
Student Advising & Support:
Advise students on academic progression, certification, and career readiness. Support initiatives for student retention and success.
Outreach & Program Promotion:
Build relationships with industry professionals and alumni. Promote community engagement and awareness of the surgical technology program and career field.
Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills.
- Computer based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills); Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.
- Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents.
- Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision.
- Ability to learn from students' participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual.
- Specialized technology skill requirements:
- The position also requires personal computer, and Outlook, excellent spelling and grammar skills, and the ability to communicate in a courteous, tactful, and concise manner.
- Experience using multiple approaches to teaching and learning, such as incorporating technology, service learning, contextualized instruction, multiple levels, universal design for learning, or other research-based and innovative approaches that support increased student success.
Physical Demands:- Standing during didactic and laboratory courses for a minimum of 4 hours.
- Lifting supplies and instrumentation up to 25 pounds.
- Education and/or Experience:
- Have documented education or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design and program planning.
- Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.
Possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).Have a minimum total of two years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Pre-tax amount for Transport
