Surgical Technology - Faculty​/Instructor

Description

Surgical Technology - Full Time Faculty/Instructor

• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) - with Employer Contribution

20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment
-where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

South College invites applications for the position of Full time Faculty Member for Surgical Technology. This role will provide didactic, clinical and lab instruction. Courses are offered during the day on campus or at surrounding clinical sites in support of our Orlando Campus. This position will be precepting clinical students in the Melbourne, FL area.

General South College faculty requirements are included in this job description. Each School/Department may expand or add to these general requirements with approval.

Faculty Rank will be determined at the time of hire. All required forms and information must be submitted for this process to be completed. Please see the South College System for Faculty Rank.

• The major responsibility of the faculty member is to provide quality instruction in each assigned course within the approved academic program curriculum.
• As directed by the appropriate Dean/Department Chair, the faculty member should provide assistance in the development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of the curriculum, including sequence of courses and student learning outcomes.
• The faculty member should assist as directed in the writing, editing, and evaluation of course objectives and ensuring appropriate evaluation measures. Improvement measures should be sought and implemented as appropriate.
• The faculty member should participate, as appropriate in the applicable School/Department, in the student advising process.
• The faculty member should participate as appropriate in institution/school/department committees.
• As directed by the appropriate Dean/Department Chair, the faculty member should assist with budget planning and problem-solving activities.
• The faculty member should plan and participate in scholarship and service activities to assist in meeting the South College outcomes identified for these areas.
• The faculty member should respond, in a timely manner, to specific and general information requests from the institution and administrative officials, prospective employers, professional organizations, public agencies, civic organizations, private foundations, general public, and students, as appropriate.
• At all times, promote appropriate standards of linguistic expression in both written and oral communications.
• While primarily led by the Dean/Department Chair, the faculty member may be requested to assist with the orientation and mentoring of a new faculty member in the School/Department.
• The faculty member should assist the Dean/Department Chair in the continuous review of and compliance with applicable accrediting, federal, and state standards and participate in any associated activities such as self-studies, applications, on-site visits, and follow-up reports.
• Develop appropriate academic lectures, labs, and other learning experiences that allow all students to achieve course objectives.
• Papers and tests should be graded and returned to students in a timely manner to provide feedback to students. Any such materials that are part of a Canvas Blueprint course must be followed to maintain academic consistency across offerings of the same course.
• When necessary (i.e. for non-Blueprinted courses), prepare a course syllabus that reflects all course information required per South College and that clearly presents information for all course evaluation expectations.
• Evaluation criteria should be planned to ensure determination of student achievement of course objectives.
• The course syllabus must be submitted to the appropriate Dean/Department Chair per term deadlines.
• Approval of a syllabus must be received prior to posting the syllabus on Canvas.
• The syllabus must be posted on the Canvas site for each course at least five business days prior to the beginning of a term and reviewed in detail via the Canvas site during the first-class meeting of the class.
• Approved course outlines and textbooks for each course must be followed.
• Ensure that all academic program requirements and forms of documentation (e.g., clinical evaluations, competency documentation) are completed as required for each student and submitted per established deadlines.
• Post accurate academic participation information for students in all courses as prescribed by the institution.
• Submit official grades at the end of each term for each course taught. Letter grades for each student must be provided and should…