Assistant Professor - Surgical Technology

Kilgore College • Kilgore, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Professor will provide expertise in surgical technology curricular knowledge. The individual will be focused on learning and pedagogical flexibility. Individuals should be experienced in the use of diverse up-to-date equipment and instrumentation. Individuals should be self-directed, compassionate, and patient, and exhibit superior communication skills. The instructional staff will be responsible for providing didactic content, evaluating students, reporting progress, and for the periodic review and updating of course material.

Requirements

• CAAHEP rules and regulations
• Surgical Technology curriculum, implementation, revision and evaluation
• Applicable computer programs and equipment
• Regulatory issues pertaining to program
• Monitoring and evaluating students
• Prioritizing work and performing multiple tasks
• Using computers and software application programs
• Designing curriculum and course offerings
• Facilitating effective group interactions
• Solving problems
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• 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.
• Maintain certification in surgical technology throughout employment
• Demonstrate proficient written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a typical classroom/instructional lab environment and get along courteously and professionally with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to handle high levels of stress.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Surgical Technology curriculum development, implementation, revision, and evaluation

Responsibilities

• Maintain program specific policies for the program that meet accreditation standards
• Demonstrate proficiency in instruction, and evaluate students as needed
• Assist in recruitment, advisement and registration of students
• Prepare course schedules each semester and update syllabi annually
• Coordinate syllabi, course content, and collect IE data for all assigned courses.
• Assist in the adoption of textbooks each semester to be approved by Dean
• Manage classrooms, labs, and facilities to ensure students’ learning needs are met
• Promote the programs through participation in area and community events as well as press releases
• Develop the curriculum and continue curriculum revisions of the programs so student training and skill development meets employer need
• Actively participate in related consortia, partnerships, organizations, etc.
• Support the philosophy and mission of the College
• Administers daily operations to include policy adherence and regulatory compliance to CAAHEP rules and regulations
• Conduct all aspects of annual department Institutional Effectiveness (assessment, planning, data collection, analysis, reflection, evaluation, new plan and all documentation)
• Provide reports such as Technical Review, Gainful Employment, SACSCOC, etc. on time
• Serve on college committees as assigned and recommend department faculty for committees
• Perform other functions consistent with a director’s responsibilities when requested by Administration
• Problem-solving and resolution for student issues/complaints
• Serves as a resource to faculty and other College staff
• Ability to promote an effective environment for learning in lecture and lab experiences
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance
• generous paid leave time
• Health, life, and income protection insurance
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’ for full time faculty.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree