Liberty University Online Programs · 15 hours ago
Assistant Professor - Director, Surgical Assistant 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 Program Director for the Surgical Assistant Program. The role involves teaching, curriculum development, student advisement, and ensuring program accreditation and compliance with educational standards.
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Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and manage the Surgical Assistant curriculum; ensure the program adheres to institutional, state, and accrediting body standards; work in partnership with the Department Chair, to prepare and facilitate the program’s 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 assistant 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 assisting; monitor students’ progress, providing remediation or counseling, if necessary; oversee student recruitment, admissions, and orientation
Qualification
Required
Minimum of an Associate Degree and five years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical assistant, 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 Assisting, accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency is required
Possess a credential in the field of Surgical Assistant 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
Master's Degree in Surgical Assisting preferred
Company
Liberty University Online Programs
Liberty University provides a world-class education with a solid Christian foundation, equipping men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills essential for success in every aspect of life.
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$0.07MKey Investors
Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
2023-08-18Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
HAROLD K. "HARRY" MCGINNIS
DPA and Ph.D. PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
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