Instructor Surgical Technology HV-FAC-Surg7626
About The Position
Hudson Valley Community College is hiring a full-time, probationary, tenure-track Instructor of Surgical Technology in the Department of Nursing and Surgical Technology. The position is based in Troy, New York, and begins for the Spring 2027 semester. The Instructor reports to the Department Chair and provides instruction in Surgical Technology courses, evaluates student performance, and participates in departmental, division-wide, and College-wide committees. Professional development is encouraged and supported, and the faculty member performs other duties specified in the faculty contract at the direction of the Department Chairperson. The appointment is for 10 months (151 work days), with benefits provided for 12 months. The annual assigned teaching load is 30 to 33 contact hours, typically 18 hours in the fall and 15 in the spring. Assignments may include evening, weekend, and online teaching. Voluntary overload may provide additional compensation. The minimum salary is $53,000; appointment at the instructor or assistant professor level depends on qualifications and experience.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Surgical Assisting or Surgical Technology from an accredited college or university, or Registered Nurse status.
- A credential in surgical technology through a national certification program accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
- At least two years of experience within the past five years in an operating-room scrub role, as a surgical technology instructor, or a combination of both.
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; the College does not sponsor visas.
- Appointment is contingent on completion of a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience and/or desire to engage in distance-learning initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction in Surgical Technology courses.
- Evaluate student performance.
- Participate in departmental, division-wide, and College-wide committees to build community.
- Perform duties specified in the faculty contract at the direction of the Department Chairperson.
- Pursue professional development, which is encouraged and supported.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Eye insurance
- Retirement
- Free tuition waivers for the employee and the employee’s spouse and children
- Generous leave policy
- Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
