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Surgical Technology Technical Instructor

Employer
Washburn University
Location
Kansas, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 23, 2021

Job Details



Washburn Institute of Technology seeks applications for a Surgical Technology Technical Instructor to begin August 01, 2021. This is a 10-month, full-time position with benefits.

Required Qualifications:

  • Two years of experience (4000 hours) as a surgical technologist.
  • Industry-recognized certification or licenses relevant to the surgical technology field.
  • Associate degree or successful completion of an associate degree within five years of start date.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a health related field.
  • Teaching experience at the post-secondary level.


Responsibilities:

  • The Technical Instructor position consists of four essential functions: teaching, service, collegiality, and professional development.
  • Develop curriculum according to course competencies on each course syllabus.
  • Develop assignments for the classroom and lab/shop if applicable, and attend all class meetings.
  • Enforce policies for safety and the use of personal protective equipment for all individuals in the lab/shop environment.
  • Maintain student records about the program (i.e., certification testing and the assessment plan); administer tests.
  • Evaluate student work, provide feedback to students, and assign grades. Share (as appropriate) information with the Student Services and Dean's offices; and use the University's Learning Management System to track grades as required.
  • Evaluate each course one teaches and assess personal performance in teaching.
  • Participate in college-wide staff development days, departmental meetings and fulfill committee assignments.
  • Serve on campus-wide committees as needed; participate actively in departmental/program advisory board meetings.
  • Foster a positive relationship with industry and the community.
  • Submit budget and purchase recommendations.
  • Act in a manner that promotes collegial relationships and shows respect toward students, staff, and colleagues.
  • Participate in graduation ceremonies and other ceremonial events as pertains to the department.
  • Maintain and advance training in industry-recognized certifications.
  • Seek opportunities for professional development or advancement of educational degrees.
  • Stay abreast of innovations and developments in the professional field and take advantage of the university's instructional support programs.
  • Adhere to college and University policies and perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.


Application Procedures:

Application review will begin March 22, 2021, and continue until the position is filled. To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume, copies of transcripts, copies of current credentials, and the names and contact information of three professional references to facultytalent@washburn.edu . Please use "Tech Instructor – Surgical Technology" in the subject line. The successful candidate will be required to provide official transcripts and submit to a background check prior to hire. Official transcripts are required once hired.

Washburn is dedicated to providing a student-centered and teaching focused academic environment and a curriculum that engages the diversity of human experience across the globe. We seek candidates who are committed to Washburn's efforts to create a climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Application materials should clearly articulate how the candidate will contribute to the University's commitment to diversity and inclusion through their teaching, research, and/or service.

Washburn University is an EOE. Washburn University provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status.

Company

Washburn University

Washburn is a top-notch university in an urban setting where students are becoming their best selves.

Nestled in the heart of Topeka - the capital city with about 127 thousand residents - Washburn offers students from small towns a big-city feel, while providing students from major metropolitan areas a more manageable environment.

Washburn's beautiful campus - on 160 acres - is easy to navigate with state-of-the art facilities. Our Tech campus on Huntoon offers industry-standard programs leading to in-demand jobs. And with our low student/faculty ratio and small classes, you're going to get to know your professors. 

Internally, we're organized into five schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the School of Applied Studies, the Business School, the School of Nursing, the School of Law and the Washburn Institute of Technology (Washburn Tech.)

Our mission is to provide opportunities for our students to realize their full potential; we can't do it without our dedicated faculty and staff. 

Washburn University employs more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka. We strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, supportive culture and healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values: integrity, excellence, inclusion, accountability, respect, collaboration and innovation.

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