Faculty, Surgical Technology

Lone Star College; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College seeks an experienced Surgical Technology instructor to deliver courses and support student success at the Tomball campus. You will plan, develop, and teach curricula while adapting to diverse learning styles and outcomes.

The role emphasizes professional collaboration, ongoing student assessment, and strong engagement with the academic community to foster a safe, inclusive learning environment. Salary ranges are commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Surgical Technology and an Associate's degree or higher in nursing, surgical technology or related field are required.
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses and develop syllabi within college guidelines.
• Ability to use diverse instructional strategies to engage students.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Surgical Technologist courses at varied times and locations.
• Develops and uses a syllabus for each course in line with college guidelines.
• Plans, develops and uses diverse teaching methods and materials.
• Evaluates students and provides timely feedback on progress.
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.

Skills

Course content mastery

Lead and collaborate

Effective communication

Student engagement

Instructional planning

Education

Certificate in Surgical Technology

Associate degree or higher in nursing, surgical technology or related field

Tools

None

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission ofLone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position.A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professionalcommunication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect andaccountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" isdesigned to recognize colleges that have been successful increating great workplaces and to further research and understandingof the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impacton organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiplecategories.

Qualities of Excellence

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create anation of world citizenry in our students. Our culture, then,requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, whileimmeasurable, are evident in global citizens. We areself-accountable to being respectful to others through clear andprofessional communication. We are compassionate with our students,colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit oflearning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives,people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of worldcitizenry.

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities ofexcellence:

• Student Invested
• Content Expert
• Pedagogically Excellent
• Institutionally Dedicated

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Health Science Building

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transferand career training education to 80,000+ students each semester.LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution bythe Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight WorkforceCenters of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

The LSC-Tomball Health Science Building is a 60,000-square-feetthree-story complex that houses the Surgical Technology,Occupational Therapy Assistant, Nursing and Pharmacy Technologyprograms. The facility provides numerous classrooms, a medicallibrary, simulation labs, an operating room, a clean room, asterile room and additional educational resources.

Location address is 700 Graham Dr., Tomball, TX 77375.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide thelearning activities and support that will lead to the achievementof the course objectives and contribute to the educationalenvironment of the college and the community. The faculty member'srole encompasses the general areas of learning facilitation,professional development, and institutional service. Primaryresponsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within thecurriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Teaches courses in Surgical Technologist at a variety of timesand locations in response to institutional needs
2. Makes continuous efforts to improve the quality of instructionby reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques,and delivery methods
3. Develops and uses a syllabus for each course or laboratorywithin college and departmental guidelines
4. Plans, develops and uses a variety of teaching methods andmaterials that assist students in meeting course objectives andwhich are appropriate for students with differing educational andexperiential backgrounds and learning styles
5. Evaluates students to measure their progress toward achievementof stated course objectives and informs them in a timely manner oftheir progress in the course
6. Submits required college reports and forms
7. Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learningmaterials
8. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleaguesand the community
9. Provides access to students through posted office hours,electronic communication and other appropriate methods
10. Responsible for professional development and institutionalservice as determined in consultation with the Dean
11. Responsible for other reasonable related duties asassigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizescollaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills andinterpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to workeffectively with a wide variety of people
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service andproviding a dynamic climate for life-long learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructionalapproaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learningcommunities, and the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in theirlearning

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods ofstanding; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurringbending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similaractivities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such astypewriters and record boxes. The work may require specific, butcommon, physical characteristics and abilities, such as aboveaverage agility and dexterity.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in aMicrosoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other generaloffice equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within thediscipline/industry
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed tocarry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or labenvironment with exposure to safety hazards typical within theindustry
• Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors arerequired to meet with classes at all scheduled times and beavailable to students outside of class instruction

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate in Surgical Technology and an Associate's degree orhigher in nursing, surgical technology or related field, and acurrent Surgical Technologist certification (CST), and have aminimum total of three years of experience, either in the operatingroom scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or acombination of both, within the past five years

Salary

Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by yourrelated experience and education. Should you receive an offer ofemployment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in theapplication process will be utilized to calculate your salaryoffer. The information outlined below will provide the Office ofHuman Resources everything needed to determine an accurate startingsalary.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under whichLone Star College provides the federal government with informationfrom each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee isauthorized to work in the United States.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions aresubject to a criminal background check.