Surgical Technology Instructor / Tenure Track

• Support the college's mission by creating a learning environment of mutual respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking. Provide leadership in working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for underrepresented student populations. 
• Effectively teach the adopted curriculum for the Surgical Technology program. 
• Provide for the orderly conduct of program learning activities, individual student learning needs and the appropriate evaluation of student progress towards attaining the learning objectives. 
• Develop and update curriculum as required by the College to respond to industry trends and to improve equitable student outcomes. 
• Maintain office hours convenient to students. 
• Participate in recruiting and job placement activities for students with varied backgrounds and career goals. 
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and clinical partners. 
• Design inclusive instructional strategies, including classroom, small groups and individualized instruction, to reach all students, and select and evaluate the materials needed to implement these strategies. Develop and administer challenging tests for individual Surgical Technology courses. 
• Maintain appropriate individual student records and submit them in a timely manner as required.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with program partners and periodically serve on the program advisory committee. 
• Create a professional development plan and participate in ongoing improvement activities.
• Develop, collaborate, maintain, and participate in program accreditation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.

• Experience with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment. 
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or a related field is preferred. Ability to obtain an associate degree prior to the completion of the tenure process is required.
• Three years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist in the operating room or as an instructor in surgical technology within the past five years. A combination of three years of operating room and instructor experience will be considered. 
• An interest in innovative curriculum and delivery. Experience using various teaching strategies that address different learning styles.
• Ability to design learning experiences that are interactive and respectful of cultural differences.
• Ability to work effectively and engage with adult learners and individuals whose first language is not English.
• Have taken professional-technical teacher training courses is preferred. Recommend taking professional-technical teacher training courses after initial employment.
• Experience with Canvas (Learning Management System) is preferred. 
• Demonstrated ability to promote universal design and accessibility. Proficiency in (or ability to learn within 6 month of hire) the production of accessible content, whether print or electronic.  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, think critically and exercise independent judgment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail required as well as previous experience maintaining accurate records, managing multiple tasks, and planning and organizing work in order to meet changing priorities and deadlines. 
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to work professionally and effectively with students, faculty, staff, colleagues and community partners.
• Knowledge of, understanding of, and commitment to the education role and philosophy of the technical college.
• Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion and courtesy. 
• Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Chinese).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Washington State Surgical Technologist Registration Certificate
• National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Certification (NBSTSA) as a Surgical Technologist. 
• Have or acquire within 90 days of initial employment a current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Documentation of current immunization (CDC recommendations) and health requirements within 6 months of hire date is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working hours include instruction Monday – Friday, with evening and weekend work as required. The position is active in nature and requires standing, lecturing and demonstration of processes in a lab environment. Frequent use of a computer and exposure to terminal screens is required. Work and meetings may take place across campus. May drive/travel to trainings, conferences, and/or college events. This is mostly an in-person/on-campus position; remote work may occur as business permits.

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

• Master's ($967)
• Doctorate ($1,935)

The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.

For questions regarding this position contact recruiting@rtc.edu.

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EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873,titleix@rtc.edu.     

Jeanne Clery statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Renton Technical College reports the mandate information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Renton Technical College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at: https://rtc.edu/about-rtc/campus-resources/campus-security/annual-security-report.php. For information on how to access the RTC Daily Crime Log follow this link:https://rtc.edu/about-rtc/campus-resources/campus-security/daily-crime-log.php

We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations.  We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC’s work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.      

Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.  

Salary : $94,503 - $112,865