Surgical Technology Program Director and Faculty Instructor

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Germanna Community College in Virginia is hiring for a 10-month, exempt Surgical Technology Program Director and Faculty Instructor. The role combines teaching didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical courses with leadership for accreditation, curriculum, and student success.

The faculty member will oversee adjuncts, coordinate program improvement, and ensure compliance with ARC/STSA and CAAHEP standards across multiple campuses, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program and CST certification.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in the teaching field with demonstrated teaching competency.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a surgical technologist in an operating room scrub role.
• Must meet all program director qualifications per accreditation standards.
• BLS certification.
• Ability to satisfy clinical onboarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical courses and lead the program.
• Oversee accreditation activities and compliance including ARC/STSA and CAAHEP.
• Coordinate curriculum development, assessment, and program improvements.
• Recruit, orient, and evaluate adjunct faculty.
• Ensure consistency of instruction and student outcomes across sections.
• Work with clinical affiliates to secure student sites.
• Travel between Germanna campuses as required.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Teaching

Leadership

Communication

Assessment

Curriculum Development

Student Success

Program Accreditation

Instructional Technology

Hospital Partnerships

Education

Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in the teaching field

Master’s degree or higher in teaching field or related

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Working Title Surgical Technology Program Director and Faculty Instructor Role Title 10-Month Associate Professor Role Code T1015-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 297F0042 Agency Germanna Community College Agency/Division Germanna Community College (Div) Work Location Stafford - 179 Hiring Range $63,037-95,886 Annually, plus full state benefits Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 10:00 pm as needed and scheduled.
Or as scheduled

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.

Full-time faculty at Germanna Community College support the College mission, vision, and values and contribute to a culture designed to meet the community’s diverse and evolving educational needs. Faculty are dedicated to student success through teaching, mentoring, advising, and fostering critical thinking, independent learning, self-discovery, and problem-solving.

Teaching And Student Success

This faculty position serves as both Surgical Technology faculty and Surgical Technology Program Director. The faculty member is responsible for teaching didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical courses; providing leadership for program accreditation and compliance; maintaining program quality and outcomes; overseeing adjunct faculty; participating in curriculum development and assessment; and supporting student recruitment, retention, and success. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, weekend, hybrid, online, and clinical instruction and may occur at any Germanna campus, center, or clinical affiliate as needed. This position supports compliance with Virginia Community College System requirements and applicable programmatic accreditation standards.

• Normally teach 15 credit hours per semester during the academic year, with workload adjustments as approved for Program Director responsibilities.
• Teach surgical technology courses in classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical, hybrid, and online formats.
• Utilize instructional strategies that promote active, collaborative, and inclusive learning.
• Align instruction with course learning outcomes and program outcomes.
• Provide timely feedback on assignments, assessments, and clinical performance.
• Respond promptly to student communications.
• Maintain regular and substantive interaction in all distance education courses.
• Promote student engagement, retention, completion, credential attainment, and employment readiness.
• Use the College learning management system and instructional technology effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, assessments, and student progress.

Program Leadership And Administration

• Serve as the Surgical Technology Program Director.
• Maintain compliance with Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) standards and Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) requirements.
• Lead accreditation activities, reporting, self-studies, annual reviews, and site visit preparations.
• Monitor program effectiveness through assessment of student learning outcomes, credentialing examination results, graduate outcomes, and employer feedback.
• Coordinate program scheduling, curriculum review, and program improvement initiatives.
• Recruit, orient, supervise, mentor, and evaluate adjunct faculty teaching within the program.
• Ensure consistency of instruction, assessment, and student outcomes across all course sections.
• Coordinate laboratory, simulation, and clinical learning activities.
• Work collaboratively with clinical affiliates to secure and maintain student clinical sites.
• Ensure compliance with clinical agency requirements and student eligibility requirements.

Curriculum, Assessment, And Institutional Responsibilities

• Participate in curriculum development, revision, assessment, and program review activities.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff across the College to support student success and program effectiveness.
• Participate in commencement, convocation, faculty meetings, committee work, recruitment activities, and community outreach.
• Submit required reports and documentation in a timely manner.Maintain knowledge of and compliance with College, VCCS, local, state, and federal policies and regulations.
• Participate in professional development and scholarly engagement activities that maintain disciplinary expertise and teaching effectiveness.
• Support Germanna’s culture of caring, inclusion, and equitable teaching practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean or designee.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program.Current certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or other credential required by accreditation standards.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in the teaching field with demonstrated competency in teaching field.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a surgical technologist in an operating room scrub role.
• Must meet all current qualifications required of a Surgical Technology Program Director as defined by applicable programmatic accreditation standards.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Demonstrated teaching ability or educational experience.
• Ability to satisfy clinical agency requirements, including background checks, drug screening, immunizations, and other onboarding requirements.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate student success in higher education.
• Experience using instructional technology and learning management systems.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, clinical partners, and community stakeholders.

Additional Considerations

• Master’s degree or higher in teaching field, Health Sciences, Education, or a related field.
• Previous experience serving as a Surgical Technology Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, or academic leader.
• Community college teaching experience.
• Experience with accreditation processes, program assessment, and outcomes management.
• Experience with curriculum development and program review.
• Experience teaching in online, hybrid, and simulation-based environments.
• Experience with Canvas or a comparable learning management system.Demonstrated record of leadership, mentoring, and team collaboration.
• Experience developing partnerships with healthcare organizations and clinical affiliates.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel

Travel between all Germanna Campuses will be required.

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The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

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