A faculty member at SPC has the primary function of instruction, coaching and student development. Secondary functions include assisting the college in developing and maintaining a quality program of instruction, providing service to the college and continuing professional development.

Knowledge:

• Managerial principles and practices
• Academic program requirements
• Customer service principles
• Presentation principles and practices
• Diverse populations and cultures
• Computers and related software applications

 Faculty with instructional responsibilities in core surgical technology must:

• Have a recent minimum of two 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 five years.
• Instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS).
• This position requires current knowledge and technical practice skills as a Surgical Technologist
• Experience with student counseling and coaching in the three domains of learning (cognitive=thinking/critical thinking, affective=emotion and feeling, and psychomotor=physical/kinesthetic).
• Experience teaching adults in a community college setting and/or clinical coordination experience is preferred.
• Fosters academic excellence in teaching and learning
• Supports the community college philosophy through commitment to success of students with diverse goals, backgrounds and learning styles
• Instructs students in accordance with college policies, procedures and approved curricula
• Uses out-of-class duty hours effectively for class preparation, assisting students and participating in department/college activities
• Serves the college through any of the following: (a) committee membership, (b) curriculum development, (c) development of innovative instruction, (d) sponsorship of student organizations, (e) representation of the college in professionally related community activities, and (f) special projects
• Supports college extracurricular functions
• Maintains currency in teaching field(s) through professional development and scholarly activities
• Demonstrates a professional, cooperative and considerate attitude toward students, colleagues and staff
• Performs related duties as required

A minimum of two (2) years of proven recent surgical technology experience (clinical coordinator).  Possess a CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements by the ARCSTSA.