Surgical Technology Instructor

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Granite Falls, WA

About The Position

This position can be located on the Granite Falls campus or the Luverne Center of Minnesota West. Minnesota West Community and Technical College seeks a Surgical Technology Instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community. We are seeking an individual who is dedicated to teaching, is committed to students, student learning, and student success. Candidates should be interested in participating in classroom research, outcomes-based assessment, quality improvement, and faculty development.

Requirements

Associate degree and a graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program in surgical technology or an associate degree in nursing.
Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified operating room experience as a practicing surgical technologist (scrub role) or an operating room nurse including scrub experience.
One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) post secondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
Certified Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA formerly LCC-ST).
You must apply online and attach an electronic cover letter, resume, and transcripts to your online application in order to be considered for this position.
All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment.
In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Nice To Haves

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 five 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 ten years.
Experience with D2L or other online Course Management System.
Understanding of the mission, vision and core values of a comprehensive two year college.
Experience in curriculum development.
Excellent interpersonal and team building skills

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents