Associate Instructor of Surgical Technology, Full-Time

Title: Associate Instructor of Surgical Technology, Full-Time

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Institution: TCAT-Knoxville

Department: Surgical Technology

Campus Location: TCAT Knoxville

Job Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville is accepting applications for the Surgical Technology Associate Instructor position. This position works 7.5 hours per day and 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

To provide quality instruction for student learning and maintain a positive classroom learning environment.

Job Duties

• Instruction: Facilitate the classroom instructional process: evaluate and monitor student progress; assign grades; provide academic assistance to students; maintain attendance and grade records; counsel and advise students on career goals; work to retain students; maintain required classroom and office hours. - (Essential)
• Course and Curriculum Development: Select texts, equipment, supplies, and other learning resources; participate in the purchase of needed program supplies and equipment; develop instructional materials; create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed; maintain updated course syllabi. Coordinate clinical experiences and maintain public relations with the respective cooperative agencies. Coordinate skills laboratory related to clinical skills, procedures, and assignments. Keep abreast of current trends in the operating room and the regulations of the Surgical Technology specialty. - (Essential)
• Professional Development: Remain current within the instructional field and technologies; acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials; attend scheduled college and division professional development and in-service activities; support related professional organizations; participate in the annual faculty evaluation process. - (Essential)
• Service to Students: Comply with FERPA laws; participate in advising, recruitment, admissions, and orientation of potential students; assist students with job placement; support student activities, including SkillsUSA, NTHS, graduation, and other events. - (Essential)
• Service to the College and Community: Assist in the recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned; participate in accreditation, assessment, and performance funding processes; support and participate in the College’s decision-making processes; provide input and assistance with budgets; attend convocation and commencement exercises and participate in mandatory college programs; develop and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with colleagues; maintain an active program advisory committee; work to meet and exceed COE benchmarks for student completion and placement as well as accreditation standards. - (Essential)
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or administration, on and off campus. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• Must hold a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or must hold a Tech in Surgery Certification issued by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Maintaining certification throughout employment is required.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of operating room experience or teaching experience in the field of Surgical Technology or a combination equal to three (3) years within the last five (5) years.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited program in Surgical Technology
• Current American Heart Association CPR BLS Certification-Healthcare provider with AED
• Current Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in a related field.
• Prior Teaching Experience
• Registered Nurse with a current unencumbered license in the state of TN with an Associate Degree in Nursing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be knowledgeable in course content, effective in directing/evaluating student learning, and student lab and clinical performance.
• Possess organizational and communication skills necessary to be an effective instructor
• Demonstrated effective communication and organization skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions
• Strong customer service skills
• Computer skills, including general knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

SALARY:  In accordance with Tennessee Board of Regents guidelines.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: To be considered for a position at TCAT Knoxville, you must create and submit an online application that includes uploads of your required documents/attachments. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using what is recorded on your application. Please be sure to include the complete begin and end dates under your employment history. Scan and attach required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Resume
Educational transcripts
Certifications (optional)

Applications are open until 06/15/2024.

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS: Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.