Instructor- Surgical Technology Services

Sowela Technical Community College; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance options

Flexible benefits plan

Holidays and leave benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks an Instructor for Surgical Technology Services to teach courses, advise students, and participate in college service and professional development. Responsibilities include clinical supervision, classroom instruction, and service on college committees, with possible evening/weekend duties and online/dual enrollment offerings.

The role emphasizes maintaining office hours, adhering to syllabi, and supporting student success through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Surgical Technology, Health Science, or related field; OR Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Three years of documented operating room or surgical technology instructor experience.

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 deadlines.
• 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; 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

Job description

Instructor- Surgical Technology Services

Instructor- Surgical Technology Services Job no: 495730 Closes: Work Type: Faculty Full-Time Locations: Baton Rouge, LA Categories: Allied Health, Academic Affairs, Nursing, Education

Instructor- Surgical Technology Services

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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.