Assistant Professor - Surgical Technology

Position summary:

The Assistant Professor will provide expertise in surgical technology curricular knowledge. The individual will be focused on learning and pedagogical flexibility. Individuals should be experienced in the use of diverse up-to-date equipment and instrumentation. Individuals should be self-directed, compassionate, and patient, and exhibit superior communication skills. The instructional staff will be responsible for providing didactic content, evaluating students, reporting progress, and for the periodic review and updating of course material.

Position responsibilities:

• Maintain program specific policies for the program that meet accreditation standards
• Demonstrate proficiency in instruction, and evaluate students as needed
• Assist in recruitment, advisement and registration of students
• Prepare course schedules each semester and update syllabi annually
• Coordinate syllabi, course content, and collect IE data for all assigned courses. 
• Assist in the adoption of textbooks each semester to be approved by Dean
• Manage classrooms, labs, and facilities to ensure students’ learning needs are met
• Promote the programs through participation in area and community events as well as press releases
• Develop the curriculum and continue curriculum revisions of the programs so student training and skill development meets employer need
• Actively participate in related consortia, partnerships, organizations, etc.
• Support the philosophy and mission of the College
• Administers daily operations to include policy adherence and regulatory compliance to CAAHEP rules and regulations
• Conduct all aspects of annual department Institutional Effectiveness (assessment, planning, data collection, analysis, reflection, evaluation, new plan and all documentation)
• Provide reports such as Technical Review, Gainful Employment, SACSCOC, etc. on time  
• Serve on college committees as assigned and recommend department faculty for committees
• Perform other functions consistent with a director’s responsibilities when requested by Administration
• Problem-solving and resolution for student issues/complaints
• Serves as a resource to faculty and other College staff
• Ability to promote an effective environment for learning in lecture and lab experiences
• Perform all other duties as assigned |
  Minimum Knowledge In:
• CAAHEP rules and regulations
• Surgical Technology curriculum, implementation, revision and evaluation
• Applicable computer programs and equipment
• Regulatory issues pertaining to program
  Skills in:
• Monitoring and evaluating students
• Prioritizing work and performing multiple tasks
• Using computers and software application programs
• Designing curriculum and course offerings
• Facilitating effective group interactions
• Solving problems
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• In addition to the minimum skills, it is preferred that the incumbent have experience with Surgical Technology curriculum development, implementation, revision, and evaluation

Minimum Position Requirements:

• Faculty/instructional staff must be effective in teaching and knowledgeable in subject matter as documented by appropriate professional credential(s)/certification(s), education, and experience in the designated content area.  Faculty with instructional responsibilities in core surgical technology courses must:  
  1) Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency; and
  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); and
  3) Have a minimum total 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.  
• Must maintain certification in surgical technology throughout employment
• Demonstrate proficient written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a typical classroom/instructional lab environment and get along courteously and professionally with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to handle high levels of stress. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• 0 Full-Time Direct Reports    0 Part-Time Direct Reports

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office and classroom environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Safety:

Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.

Salary & Benefits: 

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’ for full time faculty.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children.
• Compensation for this 12-month position is based on years of teaching at institutions of higher education, and highest level of education. Base pay for no experience starts at $56,069 for an Associate’s degree. Overload is paid separately.

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at .

Positions will remain open until filled. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

All positions are considered security-sensitive and subject to a background check pre-employment.