Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) is seeking a highly-skilled and innovative program director to build a supportive environment for adult learners as they train for a career as a Medical Histology Technician. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with the program’s diverse student body. Will help support the colleges’ work to cultivate an inclusive culture and campus climate by valuing diversity, sustaining an environment of belonging, and promoting equitable opportunities for all.
The successful candidate will work to eliminate equity gaps and help students succeed in their chosen career path and in what is an increasingly diverse work environment. Well qualified applicants should be enthusiastic about continuously working to keep curriculum relevant, researching and implementing the latest technologies to best prepare students for the dynamic careers that await them.
The successful candidate will work in collaboration with faculty in the School of Health and Human Services and carry out functions related to the position as described below. The candidate will work collaboratively with advising and other student services to best support student success. Additionally, the successful candidate will work collaboratively as an active participant in our shared governance processes.
Clover Park Technical College celebrates the many individuals that make up our community and embraces the opportunity to learn from both our differences and similarities. CPTC values equity and respect. We seek to create an environment of innovations and excellence and focuses on student success, lifelong learning, and social responsibility. 
This part-time position 5-10 hours per week.

This position's duties are performed in person on our Lakewood campus. 

This position is represented by the Clover Park Federation of Teachers, Local 3913, AFT/ AFT Washington.

Duty: As needed- Provide classroom and lab instruction utilizing a variety of teaching techniques to prepare students for employment in the manufacturing industry. 
Tasks include:

•  Create, implement, and modify curriculum as required to meet learning outcomes. 
• Maintain and manage classroom environment, equipment, tools, and supplies. 
•  Create and maintain an atmosphere of professionalism and mutual respect with students. 
• Utilize online learning management system and incorporate multiple modalities into curriculum planning.
•  Maintain a safe environment through instruction, policy, and continuous evaluation of program equipment and laboratory space.
•  Provide career guidance and job placement assistance. 
• Assess and provide feedback on student competencies as established by industry standards. 
• Maintain accurate student progress records updated in a timely manner and assess and provide feedback on student learning. 
• Other duties as assigned 

Duty: Program and College support 
Tasks include: 

• Actively participate on college committees. 
• Participate in shared governance.
• Promote the program and college. 
• Conduct program information sessions.
• Attend major college events when scheduled. 
• Adhere to all Clover Park Technical College employee policies and procedures.

Duty: Program administration 
Tasks include: 

• Act as program director and maintain program accreditation through NAACLS 
• General program effectiveness: Responsible for organization, instruction, evaluation, continuous quality improvement, curriculum development/update, planning, directing other program faculty/staff, and program development. 
• Develop, review and update program following established college procedures.
• Actively participate and maintain a productive and professional relationship with the program’s Advisory Committee. 
• Use sound judgement with respect to instructional materials and equipment procurement and use. 
• Provide input for the program, schedules and college publications. 
• Manage program budget. 

• Master’s degree – to be completed within one year of accepting position 
• Holds ASCP-BOC or ASCPi-BOC certification as a Histotechnologist
• Has three years of experience in medical or laboratory education that includes: teaching courses, conducting and managing learning experiences, evaluating student achievement, providing input into curriculum development, policy and procedure formulation, evaluating program effectiveness 
• Experience in educational methods and administration as well as current NAACLSS accreditation procedures and certification procedures. 
• The ability to contribute to the college’s commitment to diversity by fostering a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.