POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION TITLE: Surgical Technology Program Director/Instructor POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision, prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for Surgical Technology program. Develops program and syllabi, goals and objectives. Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares budget requests. Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Attends staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences. Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area. Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues. Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidate must have a minimum of a diploma from an accredited surgical technology program Candidate must be a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Candidate must hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Must have a minimum of three years of current operating room experience in the scrub role and/or three years of current experience as an instructor in surgical technology NOTE: Current operating room experience is defined as a minimum of three of the last five years spent as a practicing surgical technologist and/or as an instructor in surgical technology PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degree from an accredited health care program Managerial experience in the clinical setting and/ or educational setting Broad clinical experience in the surgical technology area Experience in teaching and curriculum development SALARY/BENEFITS: Commensurate with qualifications. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, retirement options, and State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled TO APPLY: You can apply online at: http://www.ogeecheetech.edu/employment/cover_letter.cfm or submit an OTC application, cover letter, résumé, and three work-related references (should be previous supervisors). Official transcripts are required upon employment. Copies of all transcripts should be submitted at the time of application for faculty positions. A criminal history records/MVR check is required as a condition of employment. Submit materials to: Stephen Miller, Director of Human Resources, Ogeechee Technical College, One Joe Kennedy Blvd., Statesboro, GA 30458. Materials may also be submitted online or to employment@ogeecheetech.edu. Ogeechee Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).