Surgical Technology Instructor - Part Time

Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.•Kansas City, MO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The instructor’s primary responsibilities are to provide active and effective learning for students in all applicable educational settings, act as professional and academic role models and commit to student satisfaction. This includes teaching in classrooms, labs, and outside the classroom during campus and student activities. This position delivers high-quality instruction to students, combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience, develops and implements curriculum, assesses student progress, and ensures adherence to industry standards and best practices.

Requirements

Certified Surgical Technologist in the state of MO.
4 years clinical experience
Associates Degree in Surgical Technology (required)
Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required)
Knowledge of CODA accreditation standards and curriculum development
Proficiency in budget management and faculty supervision
Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles
Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities
Communicate, think, learn, and reason
Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Responsibilities

Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Dental Hygiene curriculum.
Maintain and track compliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards and state regulations
Manage program budgets, faculty assignments, and resource allocation
Develop and maintain partnerships with dental professionals, clinics, and industry stakeholders
Actively participate in the local professional community to raise awareness of program, enhance student opportunity, and build the professional network
Oversee student admissions, retention, and academic advising
Drive student experience to effectively provide students with quality education, clinical experiences, and preparation for licensure exams
Address student concerns, grievances, and academic progress issues
Provide support and supervision to meet programmatic and institutional completion, licensure and placement outcomes
Maintain program accreditation and prepare for site visits and self-study reports
Monitor and maintain compliance with CODA, state licensing boards, advisory committees and institutional policies
Implement assessment measures for continuous program improvement
Manage program alignment with industry advancements and best practices in dental hygiene
Oversee the operation of on-campus or affiliated clinical sites
Establish community partnerships for service-learning opportunities
Promote outreach initiatives to support public oral health education
Maintain effective relationships with clinical partners, advisory boards, and accreditation bodies
Participate in the budgeting process and effectively manager resource
Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics
Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements
Other duties as assigned