Program Director of Surgical Technology

Lewis-Clark State College; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis-Clark State College seeks a Program Director for its Surgical Technology program. This role involves overseeing program administration, curriculum design, and faculty management. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in surgical technology, relevant certifications, and at least five years of experience in the field. Strong leadership skills and familiarity with instructional methods are necessary for this non-tenure track position.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in surgical technology or as an instructor within the last ten years.
• Credential in surgical technology through a national certification program.
• Experience in instructional methodology and program planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Surgical Technology program including administration and quality improvement.
• Coordinate schedules and manage clinical lab functions.
• Participate in accreditation workshops and maintain certification requirements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Resourceful

Collaborative

Autonomy

Education

Associate degree in surgical technology

Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Job description

LC State invites applications for the position of Program Director of Surgical Technology.

Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $65,000 - $70,000

Degree Required: Associate degree awarded and concentrated in surgical technology by an institution that is accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.

Required Qualifications:

• Possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
• Have a minimum total of five (5) years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past ten (10) years
• Have documented education or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design/development, and program planning
• Possess experience/training as an educator
• Utilize Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access database
• The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to work autonomously within a collaborative and dynamic faculty group
• Idaho State CTE teaching certification or ability to obtain within 3 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from a nationally accredited institution
• Experience with program accreditation
• Experience teaching in a clinical lab setting
• Experience recruiting, advising, and mentoring students
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and develop strong internal and external partnerships
• Demonstrated ability to provide direction and oversight to staff/students/student workers

Responsibilities:

The Program Director for the Surgical Technology program is a 12-month full-time non-tenure track professional staff member who will manage all aspects of the Surgical Technology program. The Program Director must be responsible for all aspects of the program, including but not limited to:
1) Administration, organization, supervision of the program; and
2) Continuous quality review and improvement of the program; and
3) Academic oversight, including curriculum planning and development

The Program Director should pursue ongoing formal training designed to maintain and upgrade his/her professional, instructional, and administrative capabilities. The Program Director should participate in and ARC/STSA sponsored accreditation workshop at least once every five years.

The Program Director manages all clinical lab functions, including inventory management (monitoring and ordering of all student supplies), set-up for all lab sessions, and is an instructor for the didactic and lab courses needed for Surgical Technology program completion. This position sets up, maintains, and monitors all equipment and testing activities. This person will oversee and coordinate schedules with a clinical coordinator, possible adjunct instructors, and student lab workers. This position will plan, evaluate, budget, and assist in the selection of adjunct faculty and staff for the Surgical Technology program. Maintain CAAHEP Surgical Technology accreditation. Maintain professional development requirements. Coordinate the schedule of Surgical Technology program offerings. Participate in the Surgical Technology Technical Advisory Committee, attend meetings, and prepare and submit appropriate CTE reports. Maintain CTE instructor certification requirements.

Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.

Application Procedure: Please upload all of the following documents or your application may not be considered for review.

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information or Letters for three (3) Professional References
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts requested upon hire)

This position is open until filled; however, applications received on or before June 13, 2025, will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer.