Instructor- Surgical Technology Services

Monash University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Holidays & leave

Job summary

BRCC invites applications for an Instructor position in Surgical Technology Services in Baton Rouge, LA. The role includes teaching courses, supervising clinical activities, advising students, and supporting college service initiatives.

The instructor will monitor students in clinical settings, teach theory, and demonstrate skills in simulation labs. Evening, weekend, online, and dual enrollment teaching may be required.

Qualifications

• Faculty responsibilities include teaching courses and advising students.
• Commitment to professional development and collegial service.
• Ability to teach evenings, online, and dual enrollment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning experiences aligned to student needs and abilities.
• Use resources to support student learning and maintain course schedules.
• Advise students, assist with registration, and keep accurate records.
• Contribute to course syllabi, office hours, and timely reporting.
• Attend required meetings and participate in college service and development.

Skills

Teaching

Student advising

Professional development

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Surgical Technology or related field

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

Instructor- Surgical Technology Services

Job no: 495730
Work type: Faculty Full-Time
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Categories: Allied Health, Academic Affairs, Nursing, Education

Preparing Tomorrow’s Surgical Technologists, Advancing Clinical Excellence, and Empowering Student Success.

Surgical Services Faculty are responsible for teaching courses as assigned, student advising, college service, professional development and promotion of collegial atmosphere. Faculty are expected to support the institution’s mission and vision and abide by the Faculty Handbook and college-wide policies. Faculty report directly to program managers and department chairs within their respective departments and divisions.

This position will monitor students in the clinical areas, teach theory in classroom, and demonstrate clinical skills in the simulation laboratory. Additional responsibilities include assessing courses, serving on college committees, participating in extracurricular activities, community service, and professional development. Faculty may be required to teach evenings and weekends as well as on-line, dual enrollment, and service learning courses.

Key Responsibilities

65% Instructional Responsibilities:

• Provide learning experiences in accordance with students’ needs and abilities
• Use learning resources to help students learn
• Assess student learning in accordance with college policy
• Provide each student with a course syllabus and schedule
• Maintain a minimum of 10 office hours per week
• Meet all scheduled classes within the appropriate timeframe
• Advise students and assist with registration, orientation, and recruitment as needed
• Follow the approved master course syllabi
• Maintain accurate grade and attendance records.
• Submit syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance, electronic time sheets, and other reports by established deadlines2

20% Evaluate and Document Clinical Performance:

• Notify program manager and department chair of absence with course substitution plan in a timely manner.
• Attend all departmental, division, and general faculty meetings
• Attend convocations and participate in graduation exercise (attired in appropriate academic regalia)
• Adhere to professional standards of conduct
• Participate in the faculty evaluation process
• Outcome Assessment.

5% Service:

• Contribute to the college and your discipline by collaborating with others and offering your service to the college.

5% Professional Development:

• Contribute to the college and your discipline by collaborating with others and offering your service to the college
• 5% Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Surgical Technology, Health Science, or a related field; OR
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.

Certifications/License Required: Certified Surgical Technologist

Experience

• 3 years documented experience in the operating room or surgical technology instructor.

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree in Health Science, Allied Health, Education or related field.

Benefits:As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System,BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment.

Why Join BRCC?

Baton Rouge Community College offers a collaborative work environment, a commitment to employee development, and the opportunity to support the mission of student success through strong institutional operations.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.