Under the direction of the Dean of Allied Health & Sciences, serves as a director/instructor for the Surgical Technology Program and serves as an advisor to students. 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles and practices of PCs and related software.

Assigned course content and resources in the assigned field.

Methods of teaching assigned courses. 

Educational theory, practices, and processes including curriculum design, lesson outlines, and classroom presentations.

ABILITY TO:

Provide technical leadership in classroom education processes and programs.

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Operate a PC and related software.

Instruct students in the assigned courses. 

Maintain effective working relationships with other people.

Develop course outlines and lesson outlines and present them appropriately in the classroom, laboratory, or other learning environment. 

Develop different and interesting teaching methods and techniques.

Keep and maintain appropriate student records for students, advisees, and other activities for which held responsible. 

Develop and administer appropriate evaluation tools for measurement of student progress and success.  Communicate and explain curriculums and courses offered by the College and encourage community and public groups to consider attending and participating in curriculum programs.

Enforce and follow rules and regulations of the College governing the curriculum programs. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develops course syllabi, outlines, and lesson plans for curriculum courses assigned.

• Update and maintain standards and curricula established by accreditation agency.

• Reviews and selects appropriate textbooks and instructional materials and media for the classes to be taught.

• Develops lectures, classroom activities, laboratory, hands-on exercises, and/or actual work site exercises for students to participate and learn.

• Monitors and records student progress in courses.

• Administers tests or other evaluation methods to students; grades and gives feedback on exercises, homework assignments, and tests.

• Keeps records of student attendance.

• Serves as advisor to assigned students.  Monitors and assures that students take appropriate courses in the appropriate sequence.

• Coordinates efforts with Student Development staff to ensure student success.

• Assists with registration processes.

• Conducts and/or participates in program reviews.

• Makes continuous contacts in the assigned field to explain courses and curriculums taught at the College.

• Provides input into needed materials, supplies and other classroom needs at budget time.

• Serves on institutional committees as appointed.

• May serve as a club or special group advisor.

• Develops a professional development plan each year.

• Assists part time faculty teaching in the same curriculum, as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.