American International College

Surgical Technician Instructor, Full-Time

American International College$70K — $101K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 3 years of practical experience in surgical technology or a related field.
  • 3 years of operating room experience or teaching in surgical technology within the last 5 years, or a combination of both.
  • At least an associate degree in a relevant subject area.
  • Graduated from an accredited surgical technology program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or CHEA.
  • Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Mentor and support students academically and professionally.
  • Apply expertise to a structured teaching schedule.
  • Participate in course and curriculum assessment for continuous improvement.
  • Enhance class materials and syllabi collaboratively.
  • Employ diverse teaching methods to achieve learning outcomes.
  • Oversee student responsibilities and expectations in clinical settings.
  • Provide prompt and constructive feedback on student performance.

Benefits

  • Engagement in a supportive teaching environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Contribution to curriculum improvement initiatives.
  • Involvement in a shared governance culture.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title

Surgical Technician Instructor, Full-Time

You will make an impact by:
  • Serving as a mentor, role model and facilitator who provides guidance and academic support for students.
  • Demonstrating enthusiasm for teaching, the teaching/learning process, and for individual students.
  • Applying your skills and experience to your assigned teaching schedule.
  • Participating in and contributing to assessment activities of courses/curriculum and programs via a continuous improvement plan set forth by the University.
  • Improving class materials and syllabi within prescribed shared governance culture.
  • Utilizing a variety of teaching methodologies to instruct students, always with intent to facilitate observable evidence of student fulfillment of prescribed learning outcomes.
  • Maintaining scholarly activities.
  • Participating in professional growth and service in accordance with university policies.
  • *If working with students in a Clinical setting you will:
    • Assume complete responsibility for students in clinical facilities.
    • Clarify clinical expectations with students.
    • Clarify student placement and expectations with clinical facility staff.
    • Utilize care planning time to direct students to available resources needed for clinical preparation.
    • Assess student knowledge and skill level to ensure safety and optimal care for patients.
    • Utilize pre- and post- conference to allow students an opportunity to share learned experiences, ensuring clarity of the correlation between weekly theory content with clinical objectives and experiences.
    • Provide feedback of clinical performance immediately after observation of event and of overall performance at midterm and end of semester.

Your Experience Includes:
  • Three (3) years of occupational (i.e. practical) experience in the subject field in which they teach.
  • Within the last five years, at least three years of operating room experience or teaching in the field, or a combination of the two before hire date.

Education: Education and experience must align with state regulations and comply with the rules and regulations of state authorization agencies.
  • At least an associate degree with the appropriate coursework in the subject required.
  • Must be a graduate from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in the specialty field or the subject area in which they teach.
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in the healthcare field.
  • Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential.


CA Salary Range

USD $70,153.30 - USD $101,733.10 /Yr.

Bonus Eligible

No

About American International College

American International College (AIC) is a private liberal arts college in Springfield, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1885 as the French Protestant College by Rev. Calvin E. Amaron, who sought to create an institution of higher learning that would provide the local French Protestant minority with access to higher education. Today, AIC offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields, including business, education, healthcare, and the arts and sciences. The college is known for its small class sizes, personalized attention, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. AIC has a diverse student body, with students from over 30 states and 20 countries.
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