Director, Surgical Technology

Position Summary: Provide strategic leadership and effective management for the Surgical Technology faculty and students. Oversee curriculum development, monitor educational performance, manage budgeting, and facilitate course delivery. Foster strong relationships with local Surgical Technology departments and ensure compliance with all program standards set by TBR, SACSCOC and CAAHEP.

Essential Functions:

45% Teach on ground, hybrid or online classes including dialectical lab and clinical lab as needed

20% Develop, review, and update the program curriculum and evaluation methods regularly to ensure it meets the standards set by CAAHEP and complies with Tennessee Board of Regents requirements. In collaboration with faculty, oversee and evaluate outcomes to ensure that all core concepts are effectively taught and mastered by students.

10% Develop and manage the faculty schedule for lectures and clinical observation, ensuring that all students are properly supervised in clinical settings. Oversee the Program’s budget, ensuring effective resource allocation.

5% Recruit, supervise, and evaluate faculty members and staff members as assigned.

5% Establish measurable goals for the Program and track progress, working closely with the advisory board, faculty, and student advisors to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with industry standards.

5% Maintain accurate and organized Program records, ensuring all required documentation is in place to track Program outcomes as outlined by the advisory board, accreditors, and TBR.

5% Professional Development as required by PSCC and per CAAHEP guidelines.

5% Other duties, as assigned

• Associate’s degree (preferred concentration in surgical technology). Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.
• Possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies.
• Documented experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning.
• The ability to complete a Bachelor’s degree within 3 years of hire.

Years of Experience:

• At least five years of experience in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both within the past ten years. Possess experience/training as an educator.

Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience.

Skills/Abilities:

• Microsoft Word/Excel
• An understanding of LMS and repositories
• Able to engage in the college’s mission and values, Must be able to lift, move, assist with movement of lab components. A considerable amount of time sitting at the computer.

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 $100 company match, 457, 403b
• Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
• 14 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.