Northcentral Technical College Hiring For Faculty, Surgical Technologist Instructor & Program Director at Wausau, WI  Full Time

Northcentral Technical College is seeking a full-time faculty instructor that will also serve as the Program Director who will oversee all aspects of Surgical Technologist program including meeting accreditation standards. As part the team, the instructor will teach learners within the Surgical Technologist area who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings. The courses within the program that will be taught include Introduction to Surgical Technology, Fundamentals of Surgical Technology, and Clinical experiences throughout the one-year program, which will be transitioning to an Associate degree program by 2025. This position is contracted to work 40 out of 52 weeks per year.

REQUIRED Expertise, Attitude and Abilities:

Expertise: An educational philosophy which places the primary emphasis on student learning in the design, delivery, and evaluation of learning. Expertise in content areas being taught. A solid understanding of how the education and business worlds interface. Commitment to the use of new learning technologies. Excellent communication skills including oral, written and presentation skills.

Attitude: An uncompromising commitment to learning through the College’s mission, vision and values. A positive and proactive approach. Flexibility, a willingness to change. Open-mindedness, fairness, the ability to see multiple perspectives. A willingness to take risks. A willingness to accept responsibility for professional and personal growth. Strong support for diversity.

Ability: Success and commitment as a team member, fostering consensus and collaboration in and out of the classroom. The ability to manage projects, set and achieve specific objectives and measure results. Proficiency in use of technology, computers and software.

• Knowledge and compliance assurance of Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA)
• Maintain and track accreditation standards through the following: student performance on national credentialing examination program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, programmatic retention/attrition, graduate satisfaction, employer satisfaction, job (positive) placement, and programmatic summative measures, assessments, student evaluations, data collection, and survey responses.
• Facilitate learning through classroom activities, distance learning experiences, workforce development, out-of-classroom activities and the mentoring of students and peers.
• Support and maintain collaborative relationships with business & industry, community-based organizations and K-12 partners.
• Assess and evaluate student performance in alignment with the College assessment plan in a timely manner.
• Conduct assigned classes for the scheduled length of time.
• Submit final grades in a timely manner.
• Post and maintain office hours.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and achievement for up to one semester after the semester end unless requested for a longer period of time.
• Furnish written evaluations as requested by students.
• Coordinate instructional support services to meet individual student accommodation and modification needs.
• Coordinate instructional material and timely distribution of such to regional campuses.
• Assist in student academic advising.
• Utilize and engage in professional day activities and team time as designated.
• Maintain course outcome summaries, learning plans, Performance Assessment Tasks (PATs), syllabi, and any other course materials.
• Actively select and use appropriate learning materials and resources including textbooks, library resources, equipment and supplies to enhance learning.
• Assist in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating a new or modified course/certificate/program. Identify areas in need of improvement. Stay current and focused on learner needs.
• Collaborate with the program team in identifying, developing, implementing and evaluating strategic goals and objectives (Team Action Plans, Instructional Vitality Process).
• Assist in identifying, planning, and delivering continuing education and Business and Industry workshops and seminars.
• Participate in the budgeting and procurement process.
• Keep professionally up-to-date in area of content expertise and in the teaching profession.
• Participate in institutional, advisory and program team and committee meetings.
• Actively support diverse learners.
• Attend the College’s in-service sessions, and commencements and other activities as directed.
• Assist in the orientation of new full-time, part-time, adjunct faculty and para professional/technical employees within their content areas.
• Maintain professional certifications, licensures, and requirements.
• Assist in student recruitment and Student Services activities.
• Attend College Open Houses (on-campus and off-campus, set-up and take down) to assist with student recruitment.
• Assist with dual credit and other articulation/transfer agreements.
• Assist with coordination of grant development and management as directed.
• Maintain documentation as required by accreditation, program, or clinical sites.
• As Program Director, responsible for program aspects including organization, supervision, scheduling, and budget knowledge of the program.
• As Program Director, responsible for continuous quality reviews, program improvements, and program compliance to accreditation standards and criteria.
• As Program Director, responsible for academic oversight including curriculum planning and development for the program.
• As Program Director, participation in and collaboration with: college and program committees, including Advisory Board meetings, industry partner meetings, and divisional meetings.
• As Program Director, planning and participating in New Program Orientations, new program training and orientations, K-12 events, etc.

• Associate degree required, with the commitment to obtain a Bachelor’s degree upon hire. NTC will provide tuition assistance in obtaining a Bachelor’s degree if chosen candidate does not currently possess one
  • The Surgical Technologist Program is transitioning from a Technical Diploma to an Associate Degree program. A Bachelor’s degree will be required because faculty must possess a degree higher than the granting credential of the program.
• 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 (NCCA).
  • Current and unencumbered AST license for the State of Wisconsin.
• Must have a minimum of five 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 ten years, of which one year of occupational experience needs to be within the last five years.
• Qualified at time of, and throughout, employment as an instructor by the Wisconsin Technical College System. Must also meet Higher Learning Commission requirements, accreditation standards, and/or licensing standards where applicable.
• Experience in teaching and working with diverse populations preferred.
• Have documented education or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design and program planning.
• Knowledge of Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).

The duties and responsibilities listed are intended to describe the essential functions of persons assigned to this position. They may also require some flexibility and interpretation to fit the needs of other areas of the College such as the Alternative High School. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

Working Activity:
6 to 8 hours: Performing repetitive movements, grasping and working indoors 4 to 5 hours: Standing and walking
1 to 3 hours: Balancing, bending, driving, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, sitting, twisting and working in temperature extremes
Less than 1 hour: Climbing, crawling, working at heights and working outdoors

Lifting and Carrying:
Less than 10 pounds: 10-15 repetition(s) per hour 10 to 20 pounds: 10-15 repetition(s) per hour
20-50 pounds: 1-10 repetition(s) per hour
50-100 pounds: Less than 1 repetition per hour
More than 100 pounds with help: Less than 1 repetition per hour

Additional Physical Requirements:
Vision: Adequate with aid to read instructions, labels, documents, computer screens, and differentiate between colors.
Hearing: Adequate with aid to understand oral requests, telephone conversation, and PA systems.

Required Employee Program Safety Training:
Bloodborne Pathogen, emergency action plan, emergency eye wash, emergency procedures, ergonomics (office/workplace), hazardous waste, medical waste and slips, trips & falls.