<p>Job Description: Springfield Technical Community College seeks an applicant for the full-time, tenure track position of Instructor of Clinical Education for the Surgical Technology program. The ideal candidate will be a key member of the School of Health & Patient Simulation (SHPS) in its pursuit of student-centered objectives. The successful candidate will:</p> <p>Maintain the rules and regulations of the SHPS and the College.Foster and maintain relationships within cooperating agencies and the community.Contribute to the strategic goals of the College by way of teaching, advising, and college service. Maintain open communication channels with the Clinical Coordinator and program coordinator.Evaluate and record student progress.Maintain records, as required by the School and the College.Maintain and update professional and clinical competencies.Assume other related duties as assigned by the program coordinator, or the Dean of the SHPS.</p> <p>REPORTS TO: Dean, School of Health and Patient Simulation</p> <p>Specific job responsibilities include but not limited to the following:</p> <p>Clinical/Lab:</p> <p>Instruct surgical technology students in the assigned clinical area.Instruct surgical technology students in lab courses when assigned.Select and assign patients during clinical rotation for students as appropriate.Follow all policies and procedures of the Surgical Technology Program and assigned agencies.Supervise, advise, and evaluate students' clinical practice.Facilitate students' development of active learning and clinical reasoning.Evaluate written assignments, as per curriculum.Evaluate and record student progress.Conduct pre- and post-conferences with students.Maintain confidentiality in all school and student matters.Communicate with the level coordinator/assigned mentor as needed</p> <p>Professional:</p> <p>Maintain and update professional and clinical competencies.Serve as a liaison between the Surgical Technology Program Coordinator and clinical managers of affiliation sites.Maintain student records of affiliation including a log of hours, site evaluations of the student, number and types of procedures, achievement of competencies and student evaluation of the site for each surgical technology student attending clinical internships.Inform students of deadlines and requirements related to the surgical technology certification process.Assist in the distribution and collection of graduate and employer survey forms (ARC/STSA requirement)Inform the Clinical Coordinator and/or Program Coordinator of clinical needs.Assist in the development and help prepare for submission all reports and accreditation materials required by governing or accrediting agencies;Meet with the Advisory Committees which support or influence the instructional program in cooperation with the program coordinator.Assist with establishing liaisons and cooperation with external agencies essential to the implementation of the programPromotes and engages in inter-professional education and the use of patient simulation as a learning methodology</p> <p>Requirements: Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree preferred.Minimum of three (3) years of recent scrub experience and three (3) years recent experience as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five (5) years.Experience in curriculum design, clinical coordination, evaluation, instruction, and counseling preferred. Must be able (or learn) to integrate human patient simulation and other simulation experiences into the curriculum.Proof of a current NCCA-approved credential in surgical technology (CST'"", CSFATM, or CST/CSFATM). Proof consists of submission of one of the following documents: A copy of the NBSTSA certification card, NBSTSA certification certificate, or a copy of the verification page from the NBSTSA website (www.nbstsa.org). Initial and continued employment dependent upon meeting a National Background Check, Drug Testing, a CORI/SORI check, and medical requirements.</p> <p>EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:</p> <p>Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.</p> <p>Additional Information: Salary: $52,880 - $60,622 annually (160 Day Contract Position). Actual salary will be commensurate with education and experience per the MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits: Yes, Full-Time Position Union: MCCC Grant Funded: No Closing Date: Open Until Filled</p> <p>All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.</p> <p>INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:</p> <p>Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.</p> <p>Application Instructions: All available positions are located at: www.stcc.edu/about-stcc/employment which applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references.</p> <p>Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.</p> <p>PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:</p> <p>STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable, Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.</p> <p>POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY:</p> <p>Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn C. Senie, Ed.D, J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at kcsenie@stcc.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.</p> <p>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:</p> <p>STCC's personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner, which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.</p> <p>URL: www.stcc.edu</p>