Liberty University ยท 5 hours ago
Assistant Professor - Director, Surgical Technology Program
Lynchburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expLiberty University is dedicated to Training Champions for Christ and is seeking an Assistant Professor to serve as the Director of the Surgical Technology Program. The role involves teaching, program administration, curriculum development, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards in the field of surgical technology.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and manage the Surgical Technology curriculum; ensure the program adheres to institutional, state, and accrediting body standards; work in partnership with the Department Chair, to prepare and facilitate the programโs resources and equipment needs, for budget alignment; oversee clinical education sites, including clinical agreements and quality of clinical training
Working with the Dean, Associate Deans, Department Chair, Accreditation Director for School of Health Sciences, and Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research, secure and maintain program accreditation by preparing self-study reports, hosting site visits, and responding to recommendations from accrediting bodies (e.g., CAAHEP, ARC/STSA); ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as accrediting body standards
Update the curriculum to reflect current changes in surgical technology practices, procedures, and equipment; develop syllabi and learning objectives; teach courses as needed and participate in evaluating the effectiveness of the curriculum; ensure that program competencies and learning outcomes meet professional standards
Collect and analyze data on program outcomes, including graduation rates, retention, job placement, and credentialing exam results; use evaluation data to implement program improvements; conduct regular surveys of alumni, employers, and clinical sites for feedback
Advise and mentor students on academic and career matters related to surgical technology and assisting; monitor studentsโ progress, providing remediation or counseling, if necessary; oversee student recruitment, admissions, and orientation
Qualification
Required
Minimum of an Associate Degree in Surgical Technology and five years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role and/or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the last 10 years
Documented education and/or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning is required
Graduate of an education program in Surgical Technology, accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency is required
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) is required
Documented experience in instruction, evaluation, student guidance and in educational theories and techniques required
Ability to work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission
Possess strong collaborative skills and the desire/ability to work collegially
Demonstrated passion for teaching and student development
Committed to the evangelical standards and mission of Liberty University
Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner
Preferred
An earned doctoral degree or a terminal master's degree at an accredited institution in an area relevant to the faculty member's area of teaching or a professional certificate (e.g., CPA) is preferred but not required
Company
Liberty University
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been ๐๐ณ๐ข๐ช๐ฏ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐๐ฉ๐ณ๐ช๐ด๐ต ๐ด๐ช๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ 1971.
Founded in 1971Lynchburg, VA, US
5001-10000 employees
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