Camden County College, located just outside of Philadelphia in Blackwood, NJ, is one of the largest community colleges in New Jersey and ranks among the top nationwide in terms of associate degree graduates. Thanks to its technology-rich physical resources – campuses located in Blackwood, Camden and Cherry Hill – and its highly-qualified, dedicated employees, the college has created a tradition of quality education and a reputation of agile, responsive service. Camden County College sustains a vibrant academic community characterized by imaginative teaching, caring student services, energetic management and collegial discussion of diverse ideas and opinions.
Position Overview:
The Teaching Administrator will provide administrative support to the Surgical Technology program, will teach students in the Surgical Technology program, and is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the program, including the organization, accreditation, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the program.
Essential Functions:
Ability to work directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
Teach 10 contact hours in both the Fall and Spring semesters, for a total of 20 contact hours per academic year.
When conducting classes
Conduct classes as scheduled.
Process grades as scheduled.
Start class on time and conduct class for the fully scheduled time period.
Provide students with a written statement of course requirements and expectations that shall include the attendance and grading policy, course objectives, and a course outline.
Retain all credit course documentation for a period of not less than three (3) years upon the completion of the course in the Program Director’s office.
Observe the approved Departmental Master Syllabi.
Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities; supervise College-designated Surgical Technology facilities and staff.
Assist in the review of curriculum, textbooks, and other learning tools and resources to maintain effectiveness to meet goals and objectives.
Advise the Program Director of any situation that may require action beyond the authority of this position.
Assist in the development of the Master Schedule.
Actively participate in student recruitment and retention activities; participate in job placement of students.
Assist in the maintenance of appropriate program accreditation/certification.
Develop, oversee, and maintain clinical affiliations.
Coordinate clinical experiences and maintain public relations with the respective cooperative agencies.
Monitor, track and address satisfactory academic progress of students.
Assist in program evaluation and review for all degree and certificate programs.
Assist the Program Director in ensuring compliance with all regulatory and accrediting agency requirements and to achieve defined educational outcomes.
Attend staff, faculty, department and other meetings and prepare minutes as required; participate on College committees as assigned.
Attend all federally or NJ State mandated training to include, but not limited to, Right-To-Know and Blood Borne Pathogens.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Maintain certification through continuing education activities.
To qualify, you must:
Possess either the Certified Surgical Technologist or the joint Certified Surgical Technologist / Certified Surgical First Assistant credential, or possess such credential before the date of hire.
Have a minimum total of five years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology program, or a combination of both within the past ten years.
Possess at least an Associate’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
Possess proficiency in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning.
Published Salary Range $60,000-$70,000. Camden County College offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees that includes medical, prescription, dental plans, life insurance, short & long- term disability, retirement plans, and a flexible spending account. The College also offers a generous paid time off policy, as well as paid holiday time. Additional benefits include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement, tuition waiver programs and professional development opportunities.
Camden County College does not discriminate in admissions or access to, or treatment or employment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or domestic partnership or civil union status, gender identity or expression, or persons with a mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities.
