Surgical Technology Instructor - Clinical Coordinator

NWTC • Green Bay, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a nationally recognized and locally trusted college dedicated to advancing the success of all students and economic vitality of the communities we serve through access, high-quality education, and strategic partnerships. The community that we serve is home to people with a rich range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to supporting an environment where all students and employees thrive and succeed. We believe every team member enriches our organization with unique skills, perspectives, and solutions. We seek applicants who are motivated and equipped to support all students, to work effectively with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, and to build the vibrancy of our community. You belong here. See why you will love working at NWTC. Department: Health Sciences – College of Allied Health Reports To: Dean, Associate LOCATION: Green Bay - Position requires availability to instruct on campus and in flexible delivery modes. STANDARD HOURS: 1-2 classes each fall and spring semester and overseeing clinical courses. Flexibility in schedule is required for day, night or weekend classes as needed. STARTING RANGE AND BENEFITS: $75,300-$81,171 per year based on a standard contract obligation of approximately 176 days Benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, are provided year round Additional compensation can be earned through extra contractual work, above the standard contract obligations as available. Salaries/Wages for all finalists (internal and external) will be placed within the range based upon education, experiences, current wages, and internal equity. POSITION SUMMARY Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is an innovative leading-edge college dedicated to student success. An instructor’s primary purpose is to design instruction and assessment in an engaging environment to foster learner success. An instructor continually improves the overall quality in the delivery of learning to support the achievement of college outcomes and priorities utilizing evidence to support decision-making. Instructors work in alignment with the college’s mission, vision, core values, and operating principles. Instructors are expected to provide service to the college community exemplified by teamwork, committee involvement, and participation in shared leadership activities. In addition, instructors commit to ongoing professional growth in both instructional and technical areas to comply with NWTC’s faculty progression structure, as well as the development of their colleagues and teams. It is our commitment as a College to ensure that we invest the resources necessary to positively impact teaching and student success. Consistent with this commitment all new faculty are required to successfully complete the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Instructor Preparation Academy. The Academy is a structured, practical, course-based cohort learning experience during first three years of employment. Courses include teaching and learning strategies, guidance and counseling, curriculum development, assessment, diversity, and more. The details of the schedule will be made available upon hire.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in related field
• Three years current work experience in surgery. (Current operating room experience is defined as one of the last three years spent as a practicing Surgical technologist and/or instructor in surgical technology.) At a minimum, occupational experience has to have occurred at least 1 year within the last 5 years. The Clinical Coordinator and Program Director should have a minimum of three years of current operating room experience.
• Current certification in surgical technology (CST) or an approved ARC-ST faculty
• Employment is conditional on compliance with state statute regarding the completion of a Caregiver Background Check and Drug Test and the results acceptable to the clinical agencies accessed in the curriculum.
• Design and Maintain High-Quality Curriculum
• Create a welcoming inclusive classroom where all students feel valued
• Deliver High-Quality and Engaging Instruction
• Integrate Best Practice in Assessment to Ensure Students are Learning
• Support Student Retention and Collaboration
• Utilize Instructional Technology to Enhance Learning
• Maintain Professional Standards of the College

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors in related field
• Previous teaching experience with adult learners is preferred
• If an applicant is to be hired at the minimum educational requirement, it will be a condition of employment to obtain the preferred educational requirement (i.e., Master’s Degree). Talent and Culture, in conjunction with the Instructional Leader, will work to determine the timeframe, not to exceed 6 years from the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and continually revise curriculum required development and routine revision of curriculum that includes adaptation of curriculum to college delivery standards, strategic directions, employer/advisory feedback, and industry/regulatory standards. This also includes but is not limited to Open Educational Resources (OER), textbook change, assessment plan, credit for prior learning assessment tools, and employability skills.
• Utilize engaging instructional strategies and methodologies which foster student success both in and outside of the classroom.
• Create learning experiences which integrate multiple alternative or emerging delivery methodologies and instructional technologies to maximize student success, including, but not limited to, hybrid, face-to-face, video conferencing, self-paced, and on-line course delivery.
• Provide immediate, routine, and consistent feedback to students to assist them in improving performance in technical and core ability competencies.
• Create a learning environment that integrates best practices for student success including authentic service learning, student club events, and engagement in profession specific activities.
• Develop, support, participate and collaborate with other departments on student recruitment, program marketing, and referral of students as needed for student success strategies including tutoring, counseling, advising, etc.
• Use data to measure quality outcomes related to student persistence, retention, completion rate, course success, and to design improvement strategies based on the evidence.
• Comply with College policies and practices related to instruction, assessment, and delivery.
• Engage with business and industry through engagement and participation in advisory committees, including the recruitment of new members, planning of meetings, participation in community groups, and business visits.
• Participate in community and college-sponsored events to promote the college’s programs and enhance community relationships.
• Engage in division, department and team meetings and requirements including the development and completion of the college’s strategic planning through team action plans and budget requests
• Maintain proficient knowledge and skill in emerging trends and current occupational practices by networking with regional industry leaders and participating in continuing education and professional development.
• Assist in the development of adjunct faculty through communication, sharing of resources, coaching and mentoring.
• Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements, faculty progression structure requirements and licensure required by other agencies to maintain individual and program accreditation.
• Create, implement, and supervise clinical rotations and maintain relationships with clinical supervisors and managers.
• Oversee and maintain records of student surgical case logs to meet clinical requirements.
• Complete clinical affiliation forms and maintain records for clinical sites.
• Collaborate with Surgical Technology team and part-time faculty to coordinate assignment of clinical placements for students.
• Assign rotation of new part-time faculty to a team member for orientation.
• Create and maintain clinical schedules for part time instructors.
• Make clinical site visits including tracking student progress through bi-weekly reviews and final comprehensive evaluation.
• Participate in student orientation sessions and reviewing application criteria.
• Make clinical site visits.

Benefits

• Benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, are provided year round
• Additional compensation can be earned through extra contractual work, above the standard contract obligations as available.

What This Job Offers

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