Surgical Technology Program Director: Educational Leader

TopSciNet; Lacombe (LA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Technical Community College Lacombe, LA invites applications for a Surgical Technology Program Director to provide academic and administrative leadership at the Lacombe Campus. This grant-funded, 12-month position oversees program development, accreditation compliance, faculty supervision, and student success.

If grant funding ceases, the position may be discontinued. The Director will align with CAAHEP/ARC-STSA standards, AST Core Curriculum, and institutional policies, including

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Current national CST certification preferred through NBSTSA or NCCT.
• Minimum five years of recent surgical technologist or instructional experience.
• Knowledge of CAAHEP/ARC-STSA standards, AST Core Curriculum, and NBSTSA exam outlines.
• Strong instructional design, curriculum planning, and student assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of program organization, curriculum development, evaluation, and accreditation.
• Develop and maintain the Program Master Plan of Education, syllabi, and assessment tools.
• Maintain accreditation with CAAHEP and ARC/STSA, including self-study reports and site visits.
• Lead PAC and OAC meetings; recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty.
• Ensure students meet surgical case requirements and clinical competency standards.
• Lead program reviews, outcome assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Instructional design

Curriculum planning

Student assessment

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Surgical Technology, Education, or Health Sciences

Tools

Canvas LMS

Simulation equipment

Clinical tracking software

Job description

Northshore Technical Community College Lacombe, LA invites applications for a Surgical Technology Program Director to provide academic and administrative leadership at the Lacombe Campus. This grant-funded, 12-month position oversees program development, accreditation compliance, faculty supervision, and student success.

If grant funding ceases, the position may be discontinued. The Director will align with CAAHEP/ARC-STSA standards, AST Core Curriculum, and institutional policies, including