Surgical Technology Program Director & Instructor

Become an integral member of a dedicated team focused on improving the quality of life among citizens in southeastern and south-central West Virginia. New River Community Technical College provides comprehensive, quality higher education, workforce training and community education programs and services. We aspire to make a difference in the communities in which we serve!

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional Program Director and Instructor of Surgical Technology who is passionate about cultivating the school’s mission and objectives through student instruction, guidance and review to ensure successful development of each student.

Because of our commitment to community, employment preference is given to residents who live in WV and the New River Community Technical College service area of Braxton, Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh, and Summers, West Virginia counties.

The individual in this position may have the flexibility to choose any one of our campus locations (Raleigh County Campus, Greenbrier County Campus, Nicholas County Campus or Mercer County Campus) as their primary work location.

This position reports directly to the Dean-Allied Health and Nursing. The position will work collaboratively with management, faculty and staff within the department and college to serve the best interests of the students.

This role is full-time exempt, position and serves at the will and pleasure of the College President. We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package as well as 401 K employer contributions and a robust vacation and sick leave accrual plan.

New River Community and Technical College provides a work environment dedicated to helping our students achieve academic and career goals.

The Program Director/Instructor is a full-time faculty member responsible for the comprehensive leadership, coordination, and delivery of the Surgical Technology Program. This individual ensures full compliance with ARC/STSA and CAAHEP standards through the effective administration of program operations, curriculum oversight, and continuous quality improvement.

This position requires a dynamic and experienced professional capable of leading and managing all components of an accredited Surgical Technology program. The work involves a balance of administrative leadership, clinical coordination, and instructional responsibilities.

The Director/Instructor will plan, organize, and oversee the daily operations of the program; coordinate student clinical placements; ensure compliance with national accreditation standards; and deliver instruction across didactic, lab, and clinical settings. The role demands frequent communication with college administration, faculty, students, and clinical affiliates.

Duties include maintaining accreditation standards, conducting curriculum development and review, tracking student clinical performance, and ensuring effective and safe learning environments. This is a hands‑on position requiring on‑site presence, travel to clinical locations, and a commitment to maintaining excellence in surgical technology education.

• Administer, organize, and supervise all aspects of the Surgical Technology Program.
• Provide academic oversight, including curriculum planning, development, and review.
• Lead continuous quality review and improvement of the program, in alignment with accreditation standards.
• Maintain program compliance with ARC/STSA and CAAHEP accreditation requirements.
• Prepare and submit annual reports, self‑studies, and documentation for accreditation site visits.
• Serve as liaison between the college, clinical affiliates, and external agencies.
• Ensure appropriate instructional…