Faculty/Clinical Coordinator, Surgical Technology

Employer

South Piedmont Community College

Job Location

Union and Anson Counties

Salary Grade

Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits

Full-Time Benefits

Job Reports To

Program Director of Surgical Technology, the Faculty/Clinical Coordinator

Job Category

Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens: 10/07/2024
Closes: 12/31/2024

Target Start Date

01/06/2025

Expected Work Hours

40 hours per week

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education 
  • Credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
  • Minimum total of three 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.
  • Possess an education in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to the program director role.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Working knowledge/utilization of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a health-related field from a regionally accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education 
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credentialed by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
  • Familiarity with a course management system such as Canvas
  • Experience in a regional accreditation process, such as SACSCOC
  • Experience in a national accreditation process, such as CAAHEP (ARC/STSA)
  • Budgeting experience.
  • Experience with class scheduling, and evidence of the ability to create proactive and innovative class scheduling options.
  • Experience with goal setting and strategic planning.

Position Description

Job Description
The Faculty/Clinical Coordinator of Surgical Technology is a 10-month, full-time position that serves the program and students in Union and Anson Counties. Under the direction of the Program Director of Surgical Technology, the Faculty/Clinical Coordinator provides quality learning opportunities that assist students in meeting their educational goals and career aspirations in the Associate in Surgical Technology Program. This individual promotes SPCC’s mission by providing effective individual teaching and learning, curriculum development, advising, supervision and evaluation in the clinical setting, professional development, institutional service, and community relations. The Faculty/Clinical Coordinator of Surgical Technology will teach a minimum of 21 contact hours each term or 42 total contact hours fall and spring terms. 

Job Duties
Curriculum and Teaching
    • Teach a minimum of 42 SHC per academic year (Typically, 21 SCH in both fall and spring semesters.
    • Provide administration, organization, and supervision of student clinical experience, ensuring complete documentation of the evaluation and progression of clinical performance and performance leading up to clinical experience.
    • Promote quality in learning and instruction by using student-centered principles in leadership, management, scheduling, evaluation, and professional development.
    • Actively support pedagogical innovation in seated and distance instruction, workforce development and out-of-classroom activities; encourage the use of technology within the learning environment.
    • Participate in the development of a student-centered course schedule, ensuring appropriate availability and sequencing of existing courses.
    • Participate in program review and student learning outcomes assessment. Annually update and assess program improvement plans.
    • Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of new courses, ensuring appropriate availability and sequencing of new courses.
    • Accept teaching assignments, based on the needs of the college, at one or more of the following locations: L.L. Polk campus (Polkton), Old Charlotte Highway campus (Monroe), or in community locations (Anson and/or Union counties).
Other Expectations
  • Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to SPCC as a learning-centered college through the College’s mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services.
  • Actively participate in school and college committees and activities and school or college-related community activities and events.
  • Actively participate in student recruitment and retention activities, admissions, advising, and registration activities. 
  • Actively participate in grant prospecting, authoring, editing, evaluation, and reporting.
  • Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean/ Dean of the School of Health and Public Services and the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs/Chief Academic Officer.
  • Every faculty member with the College is expected to be:
  • Committed to student access, engagement, and success.
  • Willing to take strategic risks related to student-oriented change.
  • Capable of building strong teams.
  • Motivated to establish urgency for improvement.
  • Able to plan lasting and positive internal changes.
  • Result-oriented, ensuring effective implementation, routine assessment of programs, and continuous data-informed improvement.
  • Effective at communicating and listening to foster strong relationships, shared priorities, and inspire trust and action.
  • Considerate of fiscal responsibilities and sound operations.
  • Dedicated to entrepreneurial fundraising that aligns to student access, engagement, and success goals.
  • Effective in developing effective external partnerships to achieve broader aims for student success.
  • A creative, innovative, energetic instructional leader and a technologically sophisticated professional who is skilled in various technology applications.
  • A supporter of consistent and on-going professional development initiatives, in pursuit of the college’s strategic goals.
  • A fair-minded, ethical, and honest leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the courage and integrity to lead and accept responsibility.
  • A collaborative, respectful, and honest person who is guided by a high standard of integrity and customer service.

How to Apply

Apply online at https://jobs.spcc.edu/postings/3180. Position is open until filled. 

Contact Info

employment@spcc.edu or 704-272-5335

200 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27603

(919) 807-7100