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Instructor, Surgical Technology

Employer
College of Lake County
Location
Illinois, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Dec 23, 2020


Posting Details

Posting Number F00639 Position Title Instructor, Surgical Technology Internal Position Title Instructor, Surgical Technology Department Surgical Technology Position Type Full-Time Faculty Job Family Faculty Job Summary

The College of Lake County is currently searching for one full-time faculty member to be housed in the Biological & Health Sciences division. Responsibilities for this position include teaching courses in the Surgical Technology department. This position will be involved in the instruction of first and second year college level courses to a diverse student body during daytime, evening, and weekend classes at our main campus, extension sites and local business and industry sites.

The faculty member will develop, prepare, and revise instructional materials as well as participate in program evaluation and curriculum planning and development. The instructor will participate in department, division, and general faculty meetings, serve on division and college committees, and participate in other forms of college service. Instructors are required to maintain an active program of professional development related to institutional objectives. The instructor will utilize appropriate technology to deliver instructional materials, maintain grades, provide timely communications with students, etc. The instructor shall maintain appropriate office hours for student access. Maintains current knowledge of subject matter via professional organization membership, attendance of seminars, conferences and classes, and professional publications. There is potential for the instructor to lead efforts for increasing course offerings and growing enrollments at the Lakeshore Campus.

The College of Lake County ( CLC ) is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. The college is widely recognized for student success, business and community partnerships, and for the achievements of our faculty, staff and alumni.

Mission: The College of Lake County is a comprehensive community college committed to equitable, high-quality education, cultural enrichment and partnerships to advance the diverse communities it serves.

Vision: The College of Lake County is a leader in providing innovative education and workforce solutions.

Values: Excellence, Purpose, Integrity, Compassion, Unity and Inclusion

College of Lake County is committed to a diverse workforce that represents our student body. Our search process is designed to promote increasing the diversity of our full-time faculty. Search committee members are committed to diversity and this serves as the basis of a successful search at CLC .

Required Qualification

Bachelor’s degree AND a Certified Surgical Technologist ( CST ) AND one (1) year tested experience;
OR
Associate’s degree AND a Certified Surgical Technologist ( CST ) AND two (2) years tested experience.

A commitment to the community college mission and to working with diverse student populations. Demonstrated success and academic experiences with diverse populations and diverse teaching methods. Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Competency in technologies commonly used in post-secondary instruction.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field.

Previous teaching experience in a healthcare field; surgical technology teaching experience a plus.

Surgical technology program management or other leadership/supervisory experience.

Community college teaching/clinical experience.

Bilingual in Spanish and English.

If not in possession of a Master’s degree, candidate should have interest/willingness to complete a Master’s degree.

Posting Date 12/23/2020 Closing Date 04/04/2021 Expected Start Date 08/09/2021 Special Instructions Summary

Applicants selected for an interview will be required to submit a minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation.

This is a full-time, tenure track faculty position. Salary placement is commensurate with education and experience. The minimum 2021 – 2022 academic year (Fall & Spring Semester) base salary range is $60,913 with a master’s degree to $77,349 with a doctorate in the subject field. Optional contract for the summer session offers potential for significantly greater earnings.

Faculty may be assigned to any of the three CLC campuses; Grayslake, Lakeshore or Southlake. New faculty hires are required to attend orientation the week prior to the contract start date of August 16, 2021.

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA .

Posting may remain open until the position is filled

Pay Rate Per faculty contract. Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Location Grayslake Total Hours per week Fifteen (15) load hours and ten (10) office hours. Work Schedule

Varies according to course schedule. Ability to teach days, evening and weekends as determined by the needs of the program in any given semester. Ability to teach at all campus locations as needed (Grayslake, Lakeshore or Southlake).

EEO Statement

The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities. EOE /AA/M/F/D/V

Software Testing Required None Interview Process Requirements Presentation Summary of Essential Functions

1) Selects, prepares and maintains current curriculum, course outlines and printed and non-printed instructional materials. Revises and updates course content as needed.

2) Provides the students and the Division a syllabus that clearly states course objectives and learning outcomes, attendance policies in line with those of the college, texts and readings, timelines and evaluation criteria, and any other information required by College, Division, or department.

3) Meets all classes at assigned times. If unable to meet an assigned class, reports absence to supervisor and division staff in an appropriate manner.

4) Teaches assigned courses in subject field each academic semester. Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles, technologies and delivery methods.

5) Provides instructional support to the students. Refers students, when appropriate, to sources of specialized services within the College.

6) Is available for student consultation through phone, email, or online established office hours.

7) Evaluates student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions or examinations. Provides feedback to students in a timely manner on student performance.

8) Maintains accurate grade records as required by the College. Submits all attendance and grade records electronically prior to the required deadlines. Is able to produce appropriate grade records for supervisor upon request.

9) Assists in the advisement of students.

10) Uses the appropriate College policies and procedures to resolve and document student complaints, concerns and problems.

11) Assists in developing and administering discipline-appropriate measures of student academic achievement, use departmental testing instruments as provided. Administers other instruments designed to measure student learning outcomes as requested and required by the department or division. Provides all results as requested. Prioritizes and supports student success. Assessment of course, program and College Learning Outcomes (CLOs). Values align with the College of Lake County mission, vision, values and goals.

12) Encourages students to submit course evaluations, reviews course evaluations when available and uses feedback to improve course delivery.

13) Participates, when appropriate, in the formation and meetings of career program advisory committees, governance groups, College, division, and department committees.

14) Attends faculty meetings, department meetings, and all other meetings called by authorized personnel.

15) Attends Development Week activities and Commencement

16) Is ethical in all conduct.

17) Maintains a high level of professionalism.

18) Maintains current in compliance training, including compliance under Title IX “Responsible Employee” and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority.

19) Properly and effectively utilizes appropriate technology to deliver instructional materials, maintain grades, and provide timely communications with students, etc.

20) Maintains current knowledge of subject matter via professional development such as professional organization membership, attendance of seminars, conferences and classes, and professional publications.

21) Provides instruction and conduct classes in accordance with the philosophy of the College and within the scope of a defined course of study.

22) Follows all institution and regulatory policies, procedures and standards. Utilize self-appraisal to determine progress in meeting performance objectives and career goals.

23). Assists the department chair and division staff with establishing and maintaining clinical site relationships, development of curriculum, policies and procedures, program expansion, new program exploration and development.

24) Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
College: Knowledge of college policies, procedures, and practices; ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form; ability to perform all essential functions using safe work methods and following safety regulations relating to job; knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ).
Department/Divisional: Knowledge of Instructional policies, procedures, and practices with the ability to answer work related questions; and/or interpret and apply these guidelines correctly in various situations; ability to solve issues and work with diverse population, work with large crowds; ability to read and interpret instructional documents.

DECISION - MAKING and ANALYTICAL SKILLS : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form; ability to interpret policy and establish methods and procedures for ability to perform all essential functions using safe work methods and following safety regulations relating to job; ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence to describe a process, or explain procedures such as how to perform a task to someone else.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS : Well-developed public speaking and presentation skills to effectively present materials to individual students or groups; well-developed written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively in a tactful and courteous manner with a variety of people, including students, employees, faculty, and the general public; ability to communicate effectively verbally and written to work with a diverse workforce and student population to prioritize and delegate projects, exchange ideas, information and opinions effectively with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive at decisions, conclusions or solutions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, other departments, students, and the public; ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion.

Working Environment:
Ability to sit and interact with public (internal/external) continuously. Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, lift (0-50 lbs.), lift (50+ lbs.), carry (0-50 lbs.), carry (50+ lbs.), push (0-300 lbs) occasionally.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a classroom setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, reach; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED : None

Posting Specific Questions - supplemental questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have Bachelor’s degree or higher AND a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) AND one (1) year tested experience; OR Associate’s degree or higher AND a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) AND two (2) years tested experience?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a Master's degree or higher in a related field?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have previous teaching experience in surgical technology?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have surgical technology program management or other leadership/supervisory experience?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Do you have community college teaching experience?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Are you bilingual in Spanish and English?
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Teaching Philosophy
  4. Unofficial Transcript 1
  5. License/Certification
Optional Documents
  1. Unofficial Transcript 2
  2. Unofficial Transcript 3
  3. Other Document
  4. Curriculum Vitae


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