What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEPARTMENT CHAIR-SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY position at Midland College?
Position Status Full Time Classification Title Faculty-12 month Work Location Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX Job Summary
Preferred Qualifications
Essential Functions
Faculty member in the Surgical Technology program at Midland College. This position involves overseeing curriculum development, faculty selection and evaluation, resource management, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The faculty member also engages in teaching, student advising, and professional development activities to promote student success and program excellence.
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Surgical Technology from a program accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency
- Education or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design and development, program planning, faculty and program evaluation, and program/course assessment
- Current credential in the field of Surgical Technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
- Minimum total of 5 years’ 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
- Knowledge of Surgical Technology subject matter and relevant equipment
- Proficiency in basic computer applications for instruction and clinical practice
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with clinical site staff
- Valid Texas Driver’s license, good driving record, and insurability on Midland College’s insurance policy
- Baccalaureate Degree or higher
- Familiarity with budgeting, scheduling, purchasing, and catalog processes
- Experience as department/program chair
- Experience with student and academic support services
General Responsibilities
- Fulfill faculty roles and responsibilities as outlined in Midland College Policies and Administrative Regulations in the Employee and Faculty Handbooks
- Adhere to philosophy and purpose of Surgical Technology program
- Maintain competency in Surgical Technology practice
Administrative Responsibilities
- Contribute to departmental budget development
- Orient and mentor new full-time and part-time faculty
- Oversee departmental purchasing
- Prepare reports for state agencies and accrediting bodies
- Ensure compliance with Midland College Policies and Administrative Regulations
- Ensure compliance with Accreditation Review Council On Education in Surgical Technology And Surgical Assisting
- Maintain departmental inventory
Faculty and Staff Management
- Participate in faculty selection and evaluation
- Serve as the initial contact for student and faculty issues
- Recommend adjuncts for employment
- Recommend and oversee lab assistants
Curriculum and Scheduling
- Develop syllabi and other learning materials
- Develop and implement curriculum and evaluate courses to ensure alignment with accreditation and industry standards
- Develop new courses and oversee revisions of existing courses as necessary
- Plan and organize lectures using research and reference materials
- Manage course schedule development and faculty assignments
- Ensure compliance with state agencies and accrediting bodies
- Plan and organize annual advisory committee meeting
- Collaborate with the program advisory committee for planning and evaluation
Clinical Education
- Organize, administer, continuously review, plan, develop, and enhance clinical experiences for students in the Surgical Technology program
- Ensure student compliance to pre-clinical requirements
- Ensure current clinical affiliation agreements, contracts and memoranda of understandings and serve as a liaison between the college program and clinical agencies
- Coordinate clinical rotations and create schedules for all cohorts of students
- Solicit feedback on student performance from preceptors, as applicable
Educational Quality Assurance
- Coordinate and ensure the quality and relevance of educational offerings
- Develop, evaluate, and revise curricula with qualified faculty
- Oversee the accuracy of program-related publications
- Identify and request necessary instructional resources
- Enhance instructional quality through reviewing and utilizing effective methodologies and delivery techniques
Teaching and Student Support
- Teach classes and labs, meeting the lecture equivalent hour (LEH) requirement as outlined in the Faculty Handbook, including a release for administrative as prescribed by the accrediting agency. Summer instruction is required. Overload is compensated per Midland College policies
- Instruct students in face-to-face (day and/or evening), hybrid, and online courses according to syllabi and college policies
- Teach select dual credit courses
- Participate in academic counseling and oversee program advising and admissions
- Identify at-risk students and implement early interventions to promote success
- Develop and implement evaluation and assessment methods to measure mastery of student learning, program, and course-level objectives
- Submit required reports, forms, and timely grading
- Keep records, including but not limited to communication, attendance, and grades, as required by Midland College policy, Surgical Technology policy, and Accreditation Review Council On Education in Surgical Technology And Surgical Assisting
- Oversee labs on campus and in clinical settings
Student Engagement and Success
- Maintain a well-managed learning environment across instructional locations and modalities
- Communicate learning objectives to students
- Provide access to students through adherence to posted office hours and effective use of Canvas and electronic communication
Professional Development and Community Engagement
- Participation in ARC/STSA & EdAccred’s AFE workshop once every 5 years
- Participation in AccredX Conference
- Completion of ARC/STSA Site Visitor training
- Stay current with trends and innovations in the field
- Participate in professional development activities
- Contribute to the College and community through service activities
- Participate in student recruitment, graduation, and other official college functions, as required by the division dean, Vice President of Instruction, or Provost
- Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
Committee Involvement
- Serve on departmental, division, and college-wide committees
Other Duties
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Remain in a stationary position for approximately 50% of the time
- Sit or stand for extended periods
- Move and/or drive to various locations on and off-campus, including offices, classrooms, and clinical settings
- Lift and move boxes or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Utilize manual dexterity
- Frequently communicate with others, ensuring accurate information exchange
- The ability to see details of objects that are at a close range and see differences between colors, shades, and brightness
- Ability to work extended hours
- Attend Midland College or community events as required
- Occasional travel for training, meetings, and events, both in and out of town
- Ambulate to supervise students in the clinical setting
All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
Min Salary $67,742 per year (annualized) Max Salary $82,793 per year (annualized) Pay Statement Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P00260F2016
Open Date
03/05/2025
Position Available
Immediately
Special Instructions to Applicants
All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, curriculum vitae, and transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire. If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.
EEO Statement
In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
Salary : $67,742 - $82,793
