Instructor of Surgical Technology/Alexandria

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Tuition exemption

Paid holidays

Job summary

Louisiana State University invites applications for the position of Instructor of Surgical Technology. This full-time faculty role involves conducting classroom teaching and providing clinical instruction tailored to ensure that students succeed in their educational journey.

Responsibilities include developing course materials, advising students academically, and participating in program assessment. This position offers a salary range of $47,000 to $54,000 and includes benefits such as health

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in surgical technology or as an instructor.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through an accredited program.
• Academic advising and tracking of student progress.

Responsibilities

• Conduct didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction for students.
• Develop assessments and evaluate student learning outcomes.
• Participate in program committees and help with student retention.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Clinical instruction

Assessment development

Academic advising

Education

Associate's degree in Surgical Technology

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

LMS

Exam Soft

Trajecsys

Job description

Job Posting Title: Instructor of Surgical Technology/Alexandria Position Type: Faculty Department: LSUE AA - HSBT - Surgical Technology (Renee Guillory (00052553)) Work Location: LSU - Eunice Pay Grade: Academic Job Description: Surgical Technology faculty are responsible for conducting assigned formal classroom teaching, consistent with curriculum design and content outcomes, to include didactic, laboratory, and clinic instruction. Collaboratively develop course outlines and clinical experiences to implement the curriculum design, as well as evaluating student performance in lecture, laboratory, and clinical courses. Academic advising of students, degree transcript tracking, tracking student progress, and retention of students. Review and analysis of program data and outcomes, student learning outcomes, and retention in accordance with the University's policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• 50% - Didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction. Development and implementation of remedial plans.
• 25% - Develop, implement, and conduct/proctor assessments on program and course student learning outcomes. Utilize the University's learning management system (LMS), Exam Soft, and Trajecsys. Requires travel to clinical sites in the Central (Alexandria) and South (Lafayette and surrounding areas) Louisiana
• 15% - Develop instructional materials; course outlines, laboratory and clinical experiences to implement the curriculum design and any tasks assigned by the Director of Surgical Technology
• 5% -Student academic advising, degree transcript tracking, tracking student progress, retention of students.
• 5% -Participate in program, divisional, and University committees and meetings. Requires some travel to Eunice and Lafayette campuses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Surgical Technology, must be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.
• 2 years of experience, either in the operating room first scrub role, or as an instructor in surgical technology, and/ or a combination of both, within the past five years.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field from a regionally accredited academic institution 5 years of experience, either in the operating room first scrub role, or as an instructor in surgical technology, and/ or a combination of both

Physical Demands of Position

Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hours per day) Reaching (above shoulder) Squatting Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5 hours per day) Lifting Lifting Weight Pushing/ Pulling Walking Reaching (below shoulder) Bending Standing Grasping Twisting Sitting Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours per day) Vision (near sight) Vision (far sight)

Position Details

Vacancies: 1 Salary: $47,000.00-$54,000.00 Employee Type: 12-Month faculty Additional Job Description: Competencies: None Special Instructions: All applicants must submit a resume, copies of official transcript(s), and three professional references including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address. Please attach all documents under the Resume/CV section of your application. Original transcript(s) will be required prior to hire. All newly hired employees will be required to declare their Covid-19 vaccination status within the first thirty days of hire. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement options
• various leave options
• paid holidays
• wellness benefits
• tuition exemption for qualified positions
• training and development opportunities
• employee discounts
• and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance.

Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

LSUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSUE Human Resources Management Office at 337-550-1222 or emailed at [e-mail].

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