Compensation: $41,742 - $61,112

Hours: 36 ECH

Key Position Information:

A minimum of two (2) years of proven recent surgical technology experience (clinical coordinator). Possess a CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements by the ARCSTSA.

Position Summary:

A faculty member at SPC has the primary function of instruction, coaching and student development. Secondary functions include assisting the college in developing and maintaining a quality program of instruction, providing service to the college and continuing professional development.

Requirements:

Education:

A minimum of two (2) years of proven recent surgical technology experience (clinical coordinator).

Experience:

• Faculty must be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.
• Faculty must be qualified by education and experience and must be effective in teaching the subjects assigned

Knowledge:

• Managerial principles and practices
• Academic program requirements
• Customer service principles
• Presentation principles and practices
• Diverse populations and cultures
• Computers and related software applications

Skills:

• Experience in online instruction or technology enhanced instruction
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Using a computer and related software applications

Responsibilities:

Faculty with instructional responsibilities in core surgical technology must:

* Possess a CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

• Have a recent minimum of two years of 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.

* All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements by the ARCSTSA (Accreditation Review Council on Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting).

* All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS).

* This position requires current knowledge and technical practice skills as a Surgical Technologist

* Experience with student counseling and coaching in the three domains of learning (cognitive=thinking/critical thinking, affective=emotion and feeling, and psychomotor=physical/kinesthetic).

* Experience teaching adults in a community college setting and or clinical coordination experience is preferred.

• Fosters academic excellence in teaching and learning
• Supports the community college philosophy through commitment to success of students with diverse goals, backgrounds and learning styles
• Instructs students in accordance with college policies, procedures and approved curricula
• Uses out-of-class duty hours effectively for class preparation, assisting students and participating in department/college activities
• Serves the college through any of the following: (a) committee membership, (b) curriculum development, (c) development of innovative instruction, (d) sponsorship of student organizations, (e) representation of the college in professionally related community activities, and (f) special projects
• Supports college extracurricular functions
• Maintains currency in teaching field(s) through professional development and scholarly activities
• Demonstrates a professional, cooperative and considerate attitude toward students, colleagues and staff
• Performs related duties as required

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.