Surgical Technology Instructor

Concorde Career Colleges; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is seeking an on-site Surgical Technology instructor to deliver high-quality instruction across classrooms and labs.

The role emphasizes hands-on teaching, curriculum development, and industry-standard practices, with ongoing assessment of student progress and professional growth for staff. The candidate will organize lessons, maintain lab safety, and provide regular feedback to students while collaborating with colleagues and external partners to support

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Surgical Technology is required.
• Within the last five years, minimum three years of operating room experience or teaching in the field.
• Credentialed in surgical technology through a national cert program accredited by NCCA.
• Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction.
• Design and deliver engaging educational content for diverse learners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner.
• Foster an orderly, safe environment in classrooms and labs.
• Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment.
• Keep curriculum current with industry standards and practices.
• Evaluate student performance through exams and practical assessments.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to help students succeed.
• Identify at-risk students and create individualized success plans.
• Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues.
• Provide periodic reporting to stakeholders.
• Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs.
• Deliver and maintain regular interaction in online course components.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and progress.
• Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions, including diagnostic procedures and equipment operation.

Skills

Instructional expertise

Verbal communication

Written communication

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Assessment & feedback

Relationship building

Adaptability to learning styles

Education

Associates Degree in Surgical Technology (required)

Job description

Position Overview

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.

Position Overview

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.

What You’ll Do

• Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner
• Foster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labs
• 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

What You’ll Bring

• Associates Degree in Surgical Technology (required)
• Have within the last five years a minimum of three years of operating room experience or teaching in the field, or a combination of the two.
• Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required)
• 4 years clinical experience
• Must be credentialed in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by NCCA
• Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required)
• Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
• Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles
• 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

• Frequently (80% or more of workday)
  • Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision)
  • Communicate with students and provide direct instruction
• Occasionally (up to 50% of workday)
  • Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical (dental, automotive, mechanical, nursing, etc.) equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment
• Rarely (less than 20% of workday)
  • Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with the assistance of mechanical interventions, students, or other employees
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to provide instruction in labs and demonstrate procedures
• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
• 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 on site, or on campus to meet business needs. Remote and hybrid worksites must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation.
• No travel required.

About Us

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students’ futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.