Program Director and Instructor of Surgical Technology FT WCC

Program Director and Instructor of Surgical Technology

Full Time

Walker County Campus

Job Summary:

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Instructor/ Clinical coordinator for the Surgical Technology/ Central Sterile Program on the Walker County Campus. This position may require travel to other campuses to meet operational requirements. The Technical Instructor is responsible for performing all aspects of instruction for the program.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops program and course outlines, goals and objectives;

• Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited technical/occupational courses;

• Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives;

• Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests;

• Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate;

• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports;

• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area;

• Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students;

• Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts; and

• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of pedagogical practice and theory

• Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary vocational/technical education

• Knowledge of academic course standards

• Knowledge of the college's academic programs

• Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty and staff

• Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom content

• Skill to make timely decisions

• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs

• Decision making and problem solving skills

• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public

• Oral and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of documented experience, either in the operating room scrub role, or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both within the past five (5) years.

• A graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency

• Credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program accredited by NCCA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Educational Methodology Training

• Curriculum Development Training

Physical Demands: Work is typically performed in a classroom or office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings. The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects to a light to medium weight. Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes. If the job involves driving, physical requirements include the ability to operate a vehicle and sit for extended periods.

Salary: $58,000 annually

Benefits: If this is a part-time position, no benefits are available. If this is a full-time position, benefits include: 13 paid State holidays, annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, educational support leave, options in the State of Georgia health and flexible benefits package, 401K & 457 options, a choice of two retirement systems dependent upon position: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia or the Employee's Retirement System of Georgia.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Application Process: All application packets MUST be completed via the GNTC Online Job Center at We do not accept resumes, transcripts, etc. in any other format except through the Online Job Center. As a part of the application process, interested candidates will also be required to upload documents such as a resume, work references, contact information, education credentials such as licenses, certifications, and transcripts, if applicable and those applicable will be verified prior to beginning employment. Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check, shall be conducted on all candidates prior to employment. Some positions may require a motor vehicle record search, credit history and drug screen. No phone calls or emails please.

A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia

Equal Opportunity Employer

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, as set forth in its student catalog, GNTC complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation under any TCSG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. Title IX and Equity Coordinator: Linda McEntire, Floyd County Campus, Building I Room 105, ,

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000