Surgical Tech Program Director/ Clinical Coordinator and Instructor

Black Hawk College; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 45,032 - 55,039; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits package

Job summary

An educational institution in Moline, IL seeks a full-time Surgical Tech Program Director/Clinical Coordinator to oversee and teach the Surgical Technology Program. Responsibilities include managing classes, supervising clinical rotations, and developing instructional materials. Candidates must possess an Associate Degree in Surgical Technology, relevant experience, and national certification. The position offers competitive salary starting at $50,036 for the 2025-2026 academic year along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience in operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology.
• Experience in curriculum design and program planning.
• Oral English proficiency for classroom instruction required.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes and manage the Surgical Technology Program.
• Supervise clinical rotations.
• Develop appropriate syllabi and evaluation methods.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Instructional methodology

Education

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology

National Certification in Surgical Technology

Job description

General Information & Responsibilities

Black Hawk College seeks a full-time Surgical Tech Program Director/Clinical Coordinator to teach classes in and manage the Surgical Technology Program. This is an in-person position at our Quad Cities Campus in Moline, IL that will include supervising clinical rotations. Start date: May 1, 2025.

Description Of Duties

The Program Director for the Surgical Technology Program is responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination, supervision and evaluation of all instruction and related program management activities including clinical coordination. As a full‑time faculty, the Program Director is also expected to encourage learning by preparing appropriate syllabi; developing lectures, discussions, and other presentations or activities to enhance the students’ educational experience; develop and execute appropriate methods of evaluating students’ performance; develop, secure, and maintain the equipment and other instructional materials essential to the presentation of the classroom material.

Education & Experience

• Possess a minimum of an Associate Degree that includes a concentration in surgical technology


• Have documented education or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design and program planning


• Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency


• 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 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 years


• Demonstrates ability to communication effectively, both orally and in writing, with faculty, staff and students


• Demonstrate ability to organize workload, accurate record keeping, and follow through on assignments


• Ability to adapt to and encourage positive change


• Oral English proficiency for classroom instruction is required


• The Program Director should possess experience/training as an educator and should pursue ongoing formal training designed to maintain and upgrade his/her professional, instructional, and administrative capabilities


• The Program Director should participate in an ARC/STSA sponsored accreditation workshop at least once every five years

Supplemental Information

Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume/CV, unofficial transcripts and letters of recommendation with the online application. Documents can be attached with your online application. After your application has been submitted, you are not permitted to make changes to it. Human Resources can attach items for you if needed. Documents that you are not able to attach yourself can be emailed to [e-mail].

Starting salary is commensurate with education and experience. Minimum starting salary for full-time faculty is $50,036 for the 2025‑2026 academic year. Black Hawk College provides an exceptional benefits package. Please be sure to look at the Benefits tab of this job posting.

Note: Official transcripts will be required for any candidate hired.

Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.

Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.