Surgical Technologist Faculty

TVCC is a comprehensive community college dedicated to promoting student success.

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PAY – See below LOCATION - Ontario, Oregon

JOB TYPE – Full-time DEPARTMENT – Nursing

DEADLINE – Open until filled REPORTS TO – Director of Nursing

Come work for us! Working for TVCC comes with many exciting benefits. With 11 annual paid holidays,

Friday’s off in the summer, Christmas break for all employees, generous vacation and sick leave along with

a great selection of medical, dental and vision plans to choose from (for eligible employees and their

dependents), retirement benefit (for eligible employees) and much more, choosing to work for TVCC will be

a great step in your career. We invite you to apply and experience the benefits of a thriving community

college that values each employees’ contributions to its success!

A little about us… TVCC welcomes you to Ontario - where Oregon begins! TVCC was founded in 1962

and is located on a 90-acre campus near the center of Ontario, Oregon. TVCC currently employs around

150 full-time faculty and staff. TVCC’s campuses and centers extend to several locations throughout

Oregon and Idaho: Caldwell (Idaho), Burns (Oregon), Snake River Correctional Institution, Warner Creek

Correctional Facility, Eastern Oregon Correctional Institute, Powder River Correctional Facility, and Two

Rivers Correctional Institution. Ontario is an agriculturally based city of over 11,000 people, with a

service area population of over 60,000. Ontario is situated in the Treasure Valley and located about 60

miles west of Boise, Idaho. The Treasure Valley offers many outdoor opportunities for the entire family,

including fishing, boating, hunting, camping, skiing and sightseeing.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Surgical Technologist Instructor will oversee the planning, organizing and teaching in the Surgical

Technologist program within the Allied Health and Nursing department.

QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM: Registered CST. Possess a minimum of an Associate Degree. Have documented education or

experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design and program planning.

RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST INSTRUCTOR

(Full-time, Faculty, Tenure Track)

Graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized

programmatic accreditation agency. 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); Have a minimum total of five 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 years.

PREFERRED: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and five years of teaching experience. Experience in

curriculum/ program develop experience. Multilingual (English and Spanish).

SPECIAL LICENSE: Registered CST.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Duties may include but are not limited to:

• The Surgical Technologist faculty member must be eligible to serve as the program director for the

Surgical Technologist program for purposes of accreditation. This is a full-time, tenure-track Faculty

position (9-months) that will oversee all aspects of the Surgical Technologist Associate of Applied

Science degree to ensure: 1) alignment to the Colleges’ mission and policies; and 2) relevance to the

wider community and region.

This includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Administration, organization, and supervision of the program for accreditation;

• Continuous quality review and improvement of the program; and

• Academic oversight, including curriculum planning and development.

• Establish and maintain a long-term vision for the Certified Surgical Tech (CST) program.

Provide department leadership through excellent communication, both within the department and

between the department and administration. This leadership will include teaching credits each

term, so they do not exceed the term and annual limitations outlined in the collective bargaining

agreement.

Create and maintain an environment conducive to teaching and learning.

Coordinate program activities and delegate responsibilities to faculty as appropriate.

Create, review, and maintain program faculty handbook.

Facilitate program faculty meetings.

• Direct the development and evaluation of policies and standards for the selection, admission,

promotion, and graduation of CST students.

• Develop and maintain student advising activities.

Coordinate department participation in “Advising Day”.

Provide timely information regarding program requirements and other information needed for pre-

nursing students.

Coordinate with faculty regarding advising needs of CST students.

Work with administration to provide necessary documentation for licensure examination.

Assist with the preparation and updating program student handbook.

Manage student concerns related to faculty, department, and program.

• Work with the Director of Allied Health and Nursing to coordinate hiring, supervision, and evaluation of

other CST faculty.

Initiate participation in college-wide meetings, in-services, and committees for program

enhancement.

Promote teaching excellence, professional development, and service to the college and community,

keep updated on nursing standards and college policies.

• Develop and maintain program curriculum to meet state, regional, national, and local health care

needs.

• Serve as the contact person/coordinator for the department/program with regard to state,

professional, and accrediting groups, the community, and other external contacts.

Serve as liaison to the accrediting agencies in relation to the program’s continuing compliance with

rules and regulations. Complete annual accreditation reporting requirements. Direct the

accreditation self-study process for continuing approval. Coordinate accreditation visits.

Represent the program at local and state level; collaborate with community partners.

Maintain ongoing, meaningful, and regular connections with the advisory committee and the

industries served by department programs.

• Coordinate student outcomes assessment for assigned areas and supervise collection of data and the

maintenance of outcomes records.

• Coordinate internal and external program review, institutional effectiveness and processes.

• Assist in program development, evaluation, vitalization, promotion, supervision and review.

• Oversee accreditation requirements for the CST program and assist in the preparation of materials

regarding instruction for the college catalog and other publications. Assist with the identification and

prioritization of equipment needs and purchases for assigned program areas.

This description covers the most significant duties but does not include other related occasional work.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a full-time tenure-track, 34-weeks (170 days), Faculty bargaining unit position. The starting

annual salary is $51,940 (Associates degree), $53,498 (Bachelor’s degree), $56,757 (Master’s degree).

Additional steps may be granted based on education and experience levels. There may also be

opportunities to earn additional pay with overload each term as defined under the Collective Bargaining

Agreement. Schedule may include late afternoons and/or evenings, instruction online, or in a classroom

with distance delivery.

VETERANS PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible for a Veteran’s Preference in accordance with Oregon law. Preference will be given

only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and submits the required

documentation at the time of application. You can request copies of your military service records through

the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/.

The College reserves the right to reject all applicants and ask for a re-opening of the position or make a direct

appointment.

TREASURE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Treasure Valley Community College Board of Education and the College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the

basis of race, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability in any educational programs,

activities or employment. Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

Persons having questions about equal opportunity and non-discrimination should contact the Human Resources Director located in the Performing Arts

Center on the south side of the Four Rivers Cultural Center building, or call (541) 881-5838 or TDD (541) 881-2723.

Es la póliza de la Junta de Educación de “Treasure Valley Community College” que no habrá tolerancia a la discriminación ni acoso por motivos de raza,

color de piel, genero, estado civil, orientación sexual, identidad de genéro, religión, nacionalidad, edad o discapacidad en cualquier actividad relacionada

al estudio, o empleo. La falta de habilidades en el idioma inglés no será barrera para la admisión y ser participe en programas de carreras técnicas y

profesional. Individuos que tengan preguntas sobre oportunidades y no discriminación deben ponerse en contacto con el Director de Recursos Humanos

ubicados en el “Performing Arts Center” en el lado sur del edificio “Four Rivers Cultural Center”. Teléfono (541) 881-5838 o TDD (541) 881-2723.