Surgical Technology Instructor

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technology Instructor for the San Bernardino, CA campus.

The role offers a pay range of $34.00 - $36.00 hourly, with a focus on delivering high-quality instruction in classrooms, labs, and campus activities. The ideal candidate will have at least an associate degree and four years of operating room experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree in Surgical Technology is required.
• Four years of experience as a Surgical Technologist in the operating room is required.
• Must be credentialed in Surgical Technology (CST)
• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Direct and specialized knowledge in instruction is required.
• Ability to build rapport with students and colleagues; adaptable to industry changes.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver class objectives clearly.
• Maintain training aids, tools, and equipment in classroom and lab.
• Keep curriculum up to date with industry standards.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practicals.
• Provide feedback and support to help students succeed.
• Identify at-risk students and create individualized success plans.
• Foster relationships with students to meet program requirements.
• Provide regular reporting to stakeholders.
• Meet with students and staff to discuss instructional programs.
• Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions; diagnose procedures and equipment operation.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Teaching

Education

Associate degree in Surgical Technology

Tools

CST credential

Job description

Overview

Surgical Technology Instructor

San Bernardino, CA Campus

Pay Range: $34.00 - $36.00 hourly - Depending on education and experience

Are you an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist ready to pay it forward and help train the next generation of surgical techs? Bring your real-world operating room experience into the classroom and make a lasting impact on students preparing to enter the profession you know so well.

As a Surgical Technology Instructor at our San Bernardino, CA campus, you’ll have the opportunity to share your skills, knowledge and passion while enjoying a more predictable schedule -no more working nights, weekends or holidays!

If you have a minimum of an associates degree and four years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist, this would be the perfect next chapter in your career.

The instructor’s primary responsibilities are to provide active and effective learning for students in all applicable educational settings, act as professional and academic role models and commit to student satisfaction. This includes teaching in classrooms, labs, and outside the classroom during campus and student activities. This position delivers high-quality instruction to students, combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands‑on experience, develops and implements curriculum, assesses student progress, and ensures adherence to industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner
• Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab
• Maintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practices
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success
• Identify and report on any at-risk students; creates individualized success plans to mitigate attrition
• Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements
• Provide periodic and ad-hoc reporting to stakeholders
• Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues
• Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress
• Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED (required)
• Associate degree in Surgical Technology (required).
• Four years of experience as a Surgical Technologist in the operating room (required)
• Must be credentialed in the field of Surgical Technology (CST required)
• Teaching experience (preferred)
• Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required)
• Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
• Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
• Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
• Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
• Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
• On campus and on site work locations include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.
• This position is designated as remote, hybrid, on site, or on campus to meet business needs. Remote and hybrid worksites must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation.