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Title: Surgical Faculty Full-Time

Employee Classification: 

Institution: TCAT-Murfreesboro

Department: Allied Health

Campus Location: TCAT Murfreesboro

Job Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro is accepting applications for the position of Surgical Technology Faculty. This position shall provide quality instruction for student learning and maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom. This position works full time (37.5 hours per week) Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or administration, on and off campus.

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 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.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Walking, bending, sitting, and squatting in order to operate campus equipment. 
• Able to use body members (arms, hands, fingers), tools, or special devices to work, move, guide, or place objects.
• Communicating for lengthy periods.
• Sitting at a computer for extended periods to enter data.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the campus.
• Requires concentrated mental and visual attention; i.e., see at close range.
• Lifting 20 lbs.

 

Application Process:

• Applications and resumes will be accepted until November 12, 2024.
• In order to be considered for this position, applicants must follow the link on this page and complete the application process.
• A complete state employment application must be filled out to be considered for the position. 
• Qualified applicants must have a valid TDL and be able to pass a complete background check.  Any offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• 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.
• Healthcare employees will have to submit urine screen and will also have to submit vaccination records for clinical sites.

 

Salary Range:

This is a full-time, exempt position.  Salary range $49,000 to $64,000, commensurate with qualifications, education, experience and in accordance with the guidelines established by the Tennessee Board of Regents.

Human Resources Office

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro

Telephone (615) 898-8010 x145

E-mail: HR@tcatmurfreesboro.edu    

Website: www.tcatmurfreesboro.edu

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Sections 504/ADA Employer

 

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.