Surgical Technology Program Director/Instructor

Lanier Technical College Hall County campus (www.laniertech.edu) is conducting a search for the following full-time, salaried, FLSA-exempt, benefit-eligible position. A background check and professional reference check are part of the selection process. Also, a post-hire, clinical-site specific background check and 11 panel drug-screen may be required so faculty members can assist our students at clinical sites. Please contact Human Resources at 770-533-6903 or cantrell@laniertech.edu if any assistance/accommodation is needed in the application/interview process.

Position: Surgical Technology Program Director/Instructor

Reports To: Dean of Allied Health

Salary Range: Upper $70's to low $80's depending on education, qualifications and experience

Effective: July 1, 2025

Responsibilities

This position serves as Program Director and Instructor. It provides leadership and instruction for the Surgical Technology Program.

As Program Director, the responsibilities include:

• Course offering rotations and scheduling recommendations for submission to Dean of Allied Health
• Instructional program planning and curriculum review, to include probe response reporting
• Surgical Technology program budgetary requests
• Program advisory committee meetings and documentation
• Accreditation and compliance documentation and administrative reports as requested
• Hiring, on-boarding and orientation of faculty for the Surgical Technology program
• Textbook and instructional material selection
• Student Learning Outcome documentation of assessment, data, and use of results
• Program marketing and recruitments efforts

As Instructor, duties include:

• Develop program and course outlines, goals and objectives
• Prepare lesson plans
• Evaluate student progress
• Maintain program certification requirements as appropriate
• Advise and mentor students
• Assist with student recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports
• Teaches Surgical Technology courses in a classroom/lab/field environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry, while maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field
• Provides instruction in the theory and practical applications of Surgical Technology, and evaluates learning outcomes for continuous student and program success

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree in Surgical Technology from a regionally accredited college or university

Certified as a Surgical Technologist through a national certifying credentialing organization accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA)

Five (5) total 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 (10) years

Technical Competencies

Ability to assist the Dean by providing leadership and with the development and execution of the operational plan for the Surgical Technology program

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and professional attire

Ability to work flexible hours, and juggle multiple & competing priorities

Ability to supervise students in the classroom

Ability to develop and evaluate lesson plans

Ability to direct and assess students' progress in achieving required competencies

Ability to observe and mentor faculty

Ability to handle administrative responsibilities related to teaching of courses, data collection, and reporting for license agency, accreditation agencies, and the college

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to foster professional relationships within the college's service area

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field from a regionally accredited college or university

Teaching experience in a health science related field at the postsecondary level

Experience teaching with Blackboard LMS

State of Georgia Benefits Include: A choice of retirement plans (Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan or Teachers' Retirement System), health and flexible benefits insurance options, sick leave and annual leave accruals (10 hours each on a monthly basis) and 13 state holidays

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Title IX Coordinator: Nancy Beaver, 770-533-7000, nbeaver@laniertech.edu

Section 504 Coordinator: Veronica Bowermaster, 770-533-7003, vbowermaster@laniertech.edu

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