Surgical Technology Program Director/ Faculty

SUMMARY

The Surgical Technology Program Director is a faculty leader responsible for the coordination, quality, and long-term development of the Surgical Technology program. Similar to a charge nurse overseeing a clinical unit, this role supports faculty, manages academic operations, and ensures students experience consistent, high-quality learning across classroom, laboratory, clinical, and simulation settings.

The Director provides leadership in curriculum planning, teaching and learning practices, assessment, student progression, and faculty support, with a strong focus on program excellence, responsiveness, and continuous improvement. This is a faculty position that includes teaching responsibilities. Instruction may occur in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats and may include evening or weekend assignments.

The Director also provides leadership in clinical education by supporting the recruitment, evaluation, and development of clinical sites; coordinating expectations with clinical partners; and assisting in the training and support of clinical faculty and preceptors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Program Leadership & Coordination

• Provide day-to-day leadership for faculty, students, and program operations.
  • Serve as the central point of coordination similar to a charge nurse—ensuring effective communication, consistency, and workflow across the program.
  • Lead program planning, scheduling, and coordination of classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical activities.
  • Collaborate with faculty to support academic quality, consistency, and adherence to program policies.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with the Dean regarding program needs, challenges, and strategic opportunities.
    
    

Teaching, Curriculum, & Assessment

• Lead curriculum development, revision, and alignment with program outcomes and workforce expectations.
• Support faculty in delivering consistent, evidence-based instruction across all modalities.
• Oversee exam readiness strategies including exam blueprinting, item analysis, and use of data to refine assessment practices.
• Ensure instructional materials, syllabi, and course structure meet institutional and program standards.
• Promote cohesive teaching practices among full-time and adjunct faculty.
  

Simulation Leadership

• Serve as the program’s primary faculty lead for simulation design, delivery, and evaluation.
• Develop and refine simulation scenarios, performance-based assessments, and structured debriefing practices.
• Collaborate with the Simulation Center team to coordinate access, scheduling, equipment needs, and safety standards.
• Support integration of simulation across all semesters and learning outcomes.
• Contribute to broader institutional simulation initiatives across health sciences programs.
  

Student Success, Progression, & Remediation

• Provide leadership in student progression monitoring and academic support planning.
• Oversee a structured remediation system integrating simulation, clinical reasoning, and exam-readiness strategies.
• Support the creation of individualized remediation plans informed by faculty feedback and student performance data.
• Serve as an accessible resource for students with academic or progression concerns.
• Collaborate with Student Services, Disability Services, and clinical partners to support equitable learning experiences.
  

Program Evaluation & Accreditation Support

• Lead systematic program review processes, including data collection, analysis, and documentation.
• Maintain program-level records, reports, and evidence required for accreditation and institutional review.
• Monitor trends in retention, graduation, NCLEX outcomes, and job placement, reporting findings to Academic Leadership and faculty.
• Prepare annual updates, self-study materials, and other documents required for accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure program practices support a culture of continuous improvement.
  

Faculty Support & Development

• Support onboarding and mentoring of full-time and adjunct faculty.
• Provide leadership in faculty development related to simulation, teaching strategies, and assessment.
• Facilitate regular faculty meetings involving curriculum, student progression, assessment practices, and operational planning.
  

Budget Oversight & Resource Management

• Manage program budget, including planning, monitoring expenditures, and resource allocation.
• Forecast financial needs related to instruction, simulation equipment, supplies, and technology.
• Collaborate with the Dean on long-term resource planning and grant-supported opportunities.
• Ensure efficient and responsible use of institutional resources.
  

Partnerships, Communication, & External Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clinical partners and community agencies.
• Coordinate clinical placement needs and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare partners.
• Participate in recruitment events, advisory meetings, and community outreach to support program visibility and workforce alignment.
• Represent the program at regional and professional meetings.
  
  

Internal:Students, faculty, staff, and administrators

External:Hospitals, clinics, secondary and post-secondary partners, and various agencies including governmental and accrediting bodies.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency; and
• Possess a bachelor's degree and a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA); and
  • Have a minimum total of five years (5) of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past ten years
  • Documentation of experience and a certificate/degree in online teaching and learning or completion of a certificate in online teaching and learning within one (1) year of hire.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Certified Surgical Technologists (CST)
• Documentation of a certificate in online teaching and learning or completion of a certificate in online teaching and learning within one (1) year of hire

Other Skills and Abilities

Attention to accuracy is essential. Ability to work with confidential records related to the position. Demonstrated organizational, communication and leadership skills. Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments and manage complexity under deadlines. Ability to work well in a fast-paced and fluid environment. Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment in a variety of settings, situations and areas. Must be able to supervise, direct and delegate duties and provide leadership for support and instructional staff.

Computer Skills

Working knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office applications.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from the faculty, staff, students and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Close vision is required for computer accuracy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Jackson College only accepts on-line applications though this system. For assistance with this, please call 517-796-8468.

Please use your legal first and last names on your application. If you are hired, you will have the opportunity to identify and utilize your preferred name.

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Please attach the following to your application as separate documents:

1. Cover letter that includes your salary expectation
2. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
3. Evidence of Student Learning
4. Role of the Community College
5. Statement of your Teaching Philosophy
6. Unofficial Transcripts
   

Failure to provide all of the documents above may result in disqualification of your application.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess (even if you are repeating it from your resume or cover letter). Applications will be rejected if incomplete. For instance, do not say, "See Resume or C/V."

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The College reserves the right to request proof of degree or certification at a later date if these documents are required as part of the qualifications for the position. Official transcripts for all degrees earned will be required for teaching positions.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background as part of the employment process.

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