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Title: Surgical Technology Clinical Faculty

Number of Positions: 1

Position #: 300910

Type of Appointment: Full-Time Tenure Track

Department: Enrollment Services

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application:

• Resume 
• Three professional references (See below)

Reference check requirements:

Position Summary:  This is a tenure-track position. Provide guidance, instruction, and leadership to Registered surgical technology students at the assigned program site. Supports essential program functions, including faculty coordination, curriculum management, and student success initiatives. Collaborates with clinical affiliates (Clinical Manager), the Schedule Coordinator, and/or Educational Coordinator for the Operating Room, utilizing good interpersonal skills in relating to students, clinical personnel, and physicians (per AST Clinical Coordinator Description).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 65% - Curriculum Maintenance and Development
  • Teaching at the clinical and lab level
  • Ensures curriculum is current, relevant, and aligned with program standards through clinical placements and appropriate clinical hours given to all students. Participates in ad hoc committees as assigned. Suggests scheduling and staffing to ensure clinical/lab coverage.
• 15% - Leadership
  • Represents the program in advisory board meetings, adjunct orientation, and advocates for program-specific needs.
  • Coordinates adjunct recruitment and hires adjuncts.  Evaluates adjuncts and clinical sites each semester per program policy and as needed.  Ensures that the surgical technology program complies with hospital regulations and regulatory bodies.
• 10% - Assessment
  • Provides a course report at faculty meetings and, as needed, discusses any assessment adjustments and/or student enrollment numbers. Participates and coordinates assessment directives as assigned. Ensures that the surgical technology program follows affiliates’ and regulatory bodies’ policies and procedures.
• 10% - Other duties as assigned.

Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Advising
  • Tutoring as needed in learning styles and test taking strategies
  • Be available to students by maintaining office hours which are reasonably convenient.
  • Post and adhere to required office hours.
  • Be knowledgeable of the College policies, procedures, and assistance available to students.
  • Monitor the academic progress of advisees.
  • Hold conferences with students as needed.
• Faculty Service
  • Serve on committees and task forces as appointed by the President.
  • Use professional knowledge and skills to contribute to local and professional community activities whenever appropriate.
  • Attend faculty meetings as scheduled.
  • Contribute to the advancement of college goals through appropriate individual goals.
• Professional Development (Teaching and Discipline)
  • Participate in professional development.
  • Other objectives to be agreed upon by faculty members and immediate supervisors in the development of personal, departmental, and divisional objectives.

JOB STANDARDS:

1. Graduate of an education program for surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.
   1. An Associate’s degree is required (preferred concentration in surgical technology) with the ability to complete a Bachelor’s degree within 3 years of hire.
   2. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
2. Possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE/EXPERIENCE:

1. 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 years.
2. This employee should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, good organizational skills, and be capable of handling multiple projects at one time.
3. To ensure that all faculty are proficient in oral and written English, the following guidelines are to be used during the selection process to evaluate candidates:
   1. Ability to speak and write English clearly.
   2. Ability to understand written and spoken English.
4.  Ability to communicate effectively in an academic environment (for example, previous successful employment in an academic institution.
5. Commitment to excellence in teaching, lifelong learning, and the community college mission of providing a quality education to a diverse student population.
6. The ability to maintain an environment of mutual respect among students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
7. Evidence of leadership abilities, communication skills, responsibility, and initiative.
8. Able to engage in the College’s mission, vision, and values.

JOB LOCATION:  The primary job location will consist of clinical facilities and institutions utilized by Pellissippi State Community College for surgical technology student experiences, and can include all site campuses. 

Full-time Employment Benefits:

• Insurance Options Health, dental, vision, life, short/long-term disability, FSA/HSA Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan

• Educational Assistance Fee Waiver Spouse/Dependent discounts Audit/Non-Credit Reimbursement Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement options Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS) 401k with $50 company match/457/403b

• Employee Discount program with over 900+companies

• 13 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December

• Sick Leave Bank

• Longevity Pay

• Many opportunities for professional development

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Work experience that is not listed on the application will not be considered towards compensation. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at gtunderwood@pstcc.edu or 865-539-7354.

If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu.

If you are interested in this position, click on the link to the left to apply.

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