Surgical Technology Instructor

Hillsborough College; United States; On-site; USD 51,934 - 57,255; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough College is searching for a Surgical Technology Instructor to provide engaging instruction and evaluate student performance in surgical technology courses. The instructor will work closely with clinical sites to ensure students achieve necessary competencies for certification.

This role requires a degree from an accredited program in surgical technology, national certification, and at least two years of relevant experience, either in an operating room role or as an instructor.

Qualifications

• Must possess professional credential(s)/certification(s) in surgical technology.
• Have a minimum of two years experience in the operating room or as an instructor.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction in core surgical technology courses.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain academic records.
• Ensure students meet competencies for certification.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge in surgical technology practices

Ability to evaluate student performance

Education

Degree in surgical technology from an accredited program

National certification in surgical technology

Job description

Position Summary

The Surgical Technology Instructor role requires a strong foundation in surgical technology practices, effective communication skills, and a commitment to education. Compensation range: $51,934.60 - $57,255.05 depending on qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engaging and effective instruction in core surgical technology courses, adhering to current Core Curriculum guidelines.
• Evaluate student performance, provide constructive feedback, and maintain accurate academic records.
• Deliver a quality educational experience for students at clinical sites, ensuring they meet necessary competencies for certification.
• Work with program leadership to support academic goals and mission and collaborate with Clinical Managers and Educational Coordinators.
• Participate in faculty meetings, curriculum development, and programmatic assessments as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Faculty/instructional staff must be effective in teaching and knowledgeable in subject matter as documented by appropriate professional credential(s)/certification(s), education and experience in the designated content area.
• Graduated from 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 accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
• Have a minimum of two 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 five years.

Supplemental Qualifications

• Must have been awarded the qualifying degree and/or qualifying graduate semester hours.
• Relatives outside the United States must submit a foreign credential evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluations Services.
• Must provide graduate academic transcripts showing attainment of the required degree; if not updated, provide written documentation of awarding.

Pay Rate

Faculty members will be assigned to the appropriate salary grade based on the contract with the faculty union.

• Grade 2: Master’s Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the field – $51,934.60
• Grade 2+: Master’s Degree with 60 graduate semester hours in the field – $54,594.23
• Grade 1: Earned Doctor in major field – $57,255.05

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hillsborough Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and military/veteran status. Preference will also be given to veterans and spouses eligible under the Veterans' Preference Law.