Surgical Tech Program Director​/Clinical Coordinator and Instructor

Surgical Tech Program Director/ Clinical Coordinator and Instructor

Black Hawk College seeks a full‑time Surgical Tech Program Director/Clinical Coordinator to teach classes in and manage the Surgical Technology Program. This is an in‑person position at our Quad Cities Campus in Moline, IL that will include supervising clinical rotations.

Start date:

May 1, 2025.

The Program Director is responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination, supervision and evaluation of all instruction and related program management activities, including clinical coordination. As a full‑time faculty member, the Director is expected to encourage learning by preparing appropriate syllabi; developing lectures, discussions and other presentations or activities to enhance the students’ educational experience; developing and executing appropriate methods of evaluating students’ performance;

and securing, maintaining and upgrading the equipment and other instructional materials essential to the presentation of the classroom material.

• Associate Degree in surgical technology (minimum).
• Documented education or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design and program planning.
• Graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.
• Credential in the field of surgical technology through a nationally accredited certification program (e.g., NCCA).
• 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.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with faculty, staff and students.
• Ability to organize workload, maintain accurate records and follow through on assignments.
• Ability to adapt to and encourage positive change.
• Oral English proficiency required for classroom instruction.
• Experience and training as an educator, with ongoing formal training designed to maintain and upgrade professional, instructional and administrative capabilities.
• Participation in an ARC/STSA sponsored accreditation workshop at least once every five years.

Documents required: cover letter, resume/CV, unofficial transcripts and letters of recommendation. Attach documents with your online application or email them to HR if you cannot attach them yourself. After submission, no changes can be made to the application.

Starting salary is commensurate with education and experience. Minimum starting salary for full‑time faculty is $50,036 for the 2025‑2026 academic year. Black Hawk College provides an exceptional benefits package (see Benefits tab).

Official transcripts will be required for any candidate hired.

Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.

Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.