Assistant Professor, Surgical Technology

Assistant Professor, Surgical Technology

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About CCRI and the Role

About CCRI and the Role

Position Title Assistant Professor, Surgical Technology Department Allied Health Programs Position Category Faculty About CCRI

The Community College of Rhode Island is New England's largest community college, and a nationally-recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike.

We provide affordable, open access to higher education, and we deliver on our mission to offer all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth.

Diversity is our strength. We champion equity, and we celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff whose demographics are reflective of our diverse student body. To learn more about our employees' values and what it means to work here, learn about our Guiding Principles here.

Job Summary

The Assistant Professor will hold a faculty appointment and have academic and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the Allied Health Department and the Community College of Rhode Island. This individual will demonstrate competence in teaching and development of curriculum as well as practicum competence in the area of Surgical Technology. This position will also be responsible for the Clinical Coordination of the program. Under the direction of the Surgical Technology Program Director, the Clinical Coordinator is responsible for organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of clinical experiences for students enrolled in the surgical technology program.

Duties and Responsibilities

Commitment to CCRI's Mission:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.

• Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.

Student Focus:

• Demonstrate commitment to providing academic support to all students.

• Ensure student awareness of available resources that support learning and success within the institution.

• Facilitate engagement and academic success by incorporating student advising, counseling and remediation as needed.

• Coordinate clinical education.

• Ensure orientation to the program's requirements of the personnel who supervise or instruct students at clinical sites.

• Provide administration, organization, and provide supervision of student clinical experience.

• Ensure documentation of the evaluation and progression of clinical performance leading to clinical competence.

Instructional and Communication Skills:

• Facilitate learning in the classroom, laboratory, simulation, and practicum.

• Contribute to a dynamic teaching/learning environment requiring adaptability, creativity, and teamwork.

• Use innovative instructional strategies that support student success and recognize diverse learning styles.

• Use technology to enhance instruction and communicate effectively with the campus community.

• Apply strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues.

• Participate in interprofessional educational activities.

Accreditation; Curriculum and Program Development:

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and refine the content, instructional and assessment material.

• Provide continuous quality review and improvement of student clinical experience.

• Provide academic oversight, including curriculum planning and development of student clinical experience.

• Contribute to the development and revision of the curriculum.

• Participate in assuring compliance with accreditation standards of NECHE and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP and Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).

Departmental & College Support:

• Participate in College activities.

• Participate in Department activities, including course, committee and faculty meetings to ensure coordination of didactic instruction and practicum experience; and policy development.

• Be willing to travel and teach at multi-campus locations as required by department needs.

• Other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Surgical Technology or Health-related field required.

• 2-4 years of Surgical Technology Professional Experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist

• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist

• The equivalent of 2-4 years' teaching experience in an Academic setting

• Current skill and knowledge in the use of information technology and demonstrated experience with integration of computer technology into instruction.

• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal and counseling skills

• Willingness to travel and teach among four campus sites and teach evenings/weekends as required by department needs.

Competencies and Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in a Health related field.

• 5-10 years of Surgical Technology Professional Experience

• 5 years' experience in classroom instruction

• Experience, by education or employment, with curriculum design and evaluation, as well as student assessment.

Position Details

Position Information

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time FLSA Exempt Pay Grade Faculty Association Salary Information Salary dependent on experience and education Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives

• Paid Time Off

• Parental Leave

• In-State Tuition Waivers

• Legal Care Insurance

For a complete listing, visit: https://ccri.edu/hr/benefits/index.html

Collective Bargaining Unit Reports To Department Chair Permanent/Limited position Permanent Position End Date Academic/Calendar Year Academic Work Schedule Information Campus Location Primarily located at the Lincoln Campus Civil Service List position Environmental Conditions

Potentially exposed to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials

Licenses, Tools and Equipment

Current certificate as an Certified Surgical Technologist

Posting Details

Posting Details

Number of Vacancies 1 Application Open Date 06/18/2024 Application Close Date 07/05/2024 Posting Number SF01042 Quick Link https://jobs.ccri.edu/postings/5175 Special Instructions to Applicants

If attaching a resume complete with education history and/or employment history, please

disregard these sections within the online application.

Finalists may be required to provide official college transcripts.

Disability Accommodations

CCRI is committed to ensuring the full participation of all applicants throughout the recruitment process. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you should require an accommodation during the application process, please notify the Department of Institutional Equity and Human Resources prior to the closing of the posting by calling (401) 825-2311 or emailing humanresources@ccri.edu.

EEO Statement

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Course History

Optional Documents