Teaching Faculty in Surgical Technology

Teaching Faculty – Surgical Technology (12‑Month Instructor)

Location:

Virginia Beach, Virginia. 12‑month full‑time instructor, serving as Program Director for the Surgical Technology Program.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching:
  Create a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills. Responsible for the following components:
• Instructional Design
  :
  Use and distribute established course syllabus via the college’s i‑INCURR system, participate in textbook selection, design and implement assessment strategies to measure student achievement.
• Instructional Delivery
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  Align course activities with learning outcomes, employ active learning strategies and technology, provide timely and meaningful feedback.
• Instructional Effectiveness
  :
  Conduct assessments, analyze student ratings, and develop action plans.
• Instructional Expertise
  :
  Maintain currency in the discipline and instructional technology.
• Scholarly and Creative Engagement
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  Participate in conferences, workshops, scholarly research, publications, and grant activities related to the discipline.
• Institutional Responsibility
  :
  Publish and hold office hours, serve as advisor, participate in department, pathway, committee, and college meetings, maintain accurate attendance reports and grades, adhere to policies.
• Service
  :
  Commit to student, college, and community service. Service activities categorized as:
• College representation – direct connection to faculty role.
• College citizenship – committee membership without leadership.
• Community citizenship – community involvement as a citizen employee.
• Accreditation Support and Outcomes Assessment
  :
  Lead planning, development, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
  
  Responsibilities include:
• Leadership of program planning and continuous improvement.
• Outcomes assessment – student retention, graduation rates, credentialing exams, placement.
• Curriculum design and delivery alignment with ARC/STSA standards.
• Accreditation reporting, self‑study preparation, and status maintenance.
• Accreditation Documentation, Advisory Participation, and Program Quality
  :
  Maintain accurate academic and program records, coordinate with advisory committee, clinical affiliates, and accrediting agencies. Ensure policies and practices meet accreditation standards.

• May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.
• May assist the agency or state government during an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Applicable to all teaching faculty positions:
• Willingness to design, implement, and improve curriculum.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies for diverse student populations.
• Use of formative and summative assessments.
• Experience or willingness to employ proven teaching strategies.
• Willingness to use emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Teaching experience preferred, especially at the community college level.
• Applicable specifically to this position:
• Associate degree in Surgical Technology and a bachelor’s degree in a health profession discipline.
• Professional credentials required (e.g., Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or equivalent); current certification.
• Minimum four years of professional surgical technology experience and minimum two years of teaching or educational experience in a CAAHEP‑accredited program.
• Eligibility to serve as Program Director per ARC/STSA guidelines.
• Demonstrated competencies in curriculum oversight, program evaluation, accreditation compliance, and leadership.
• Required knowledge and skills necessary to ensure program effectiveness and student learning outcomes.

• Operation of a State Vehicle:
  No
• Supervises Employees:
  No
• Required Travel:
  No

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, education verification, and credit checks. Selected candidates may also be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

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