Surgical Technology Program Director & Instructor

About the Position

Surgical Technology Program Director & Instructor

Beaver, West Virginia

Become an integral member of a dedicated team focused on improving the quality of life among citizens in southeastern and south-central West Virginia. New River Community Technical College provides comprehensive, quality higher education, workforce training, and community education programs and services. We aspire to make a difference in the communities in which we serve!

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional Program Director and Instructor of Surgical Technology who is passionate about cultivating the school’s mission and objectives through student instruction, guidance, and review to ensure successful development of each student.

Because of our commitment to community, employment preference is given to residents who live in WV and the New River Community Technical College service area of Braxton, Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh, and Summers, West Virginia counties.

The individual in this position may have the flexibility to choose any one of our campus locations (Raleigh County Campus, Greenbrier County Campus, Nicholas County Campus, or Mercer County Campus) as their primary work location.

This position reports directly to the Dean-Allied Health and Nursing. The position will work collaboratively with management, faculty, and staff within the department and college to serve the best interests of the students.

This role is full-time exempt, position, and serves at the will and pleasure of the College President. We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package as well as 401 K employer contributions and a robust vacation and sick leave accrual plan.

New River Community and Technical College provides a work environment dedicated to helping our students achieve academic and career goals.

If you are interested in making a difference in students' lives, we want to hear from you to discuss this opportunity!

Responsibilities

Directing the Surgical Technology Program

• Administer, organize, and supervise all aspects of the Surgical Technology Program.
• Provide academic oversight, including curriculum planning, development, and review.
• Lead continuous quality review and improvement of the program, in alignment with accreditation standards.
• Maintain program compliance with ARC/STSA and CAAHEP accreditation requirements.
• Prepare and submit annual reports, self-studies, and documentation for accreditation site visits.
• Serve as liaison between the college, clinical affiliates, and external agencies.
• Ensure appropriate instructional staffing, orientation, and professional development.
• Chair and coordinate the Program Advisory Committee (PAC), maintaining active documentation and member engagement.

Coordinating Clinicals

• Coordinate all aspects of clinical education, including student assignments to sites.
• Provide administration, organization, and supervision of student clinical experiences.
• Monitor and ensure documentation of clinical performance, progression, and case completion to support student competence.
• Conduct clinical site visits and preceptor evaluations.
• Provide orientation to clinical site personnel regarding program expectations and evaluation tools.
• Engage in continuous quality review and improvement of the clinical component of the program.
• Collaborate with clinical sites to ensure positive learning environments and preceptor support.

Instructing Students

• Provide instruction in didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings as assigned.
• Develop and implement lesson plans, lab activities, and assessments aligned with program outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and clinical documentation.
• Support student success through mentoring, remediation, and advising.
• Stay current with professional standards, surgical practices, and educational methodologies.
• Participate in curriculum assessment, textbook review, and course revisions.

Requirements

• Associates - Surgical Technology (CAAHEP or ABHES-accredited) Must have completed by December 31, 2025. - Required
• Bachelor's Degree - Health Sciences, Surgical Technology, Education, or related field - Preferred
• Certification - Valid CST License - Required

Professional Development

• Required Accreditation Training:
  • The Program Director must participate in an ARC/STSA-sponsored Accreditation Fundamentals for Educators (AFE) Workshop within one (1) year of appointment.
  • The AFE Workshop must also be attended within 12 months prior to any scheduled ARC/STSA site visit (initial or continuing, virtual or on-site).
  • Attendance at an ARC/STSA accreditation workshop is required at least once every five (5) years to maintain current knowledge of accreditation requirements.
• Ongoing Development:
  • The Program Director should pursue ongoing formal training, CEUs, and professional development opportunities related to surgical technology, educational methodologies, clinical coordination, and program leadership.
  • Participation in relevant workshops, conferences, and continuing education courses through organizations such as ARC/STSA, AST, NBSTSA, and CAAHEP is strongly encouraged.

We Offer

• Competitive benefit and compensation package
• 401 K employer contributions
• Robust vacation and sick leave accrual plan

About the Company

New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves. Our core values guide us in fulfilling our mission: respect, honesty, education, and community. We actively engage with the local community, partner with local businesses, organizations, and non-profits, and maintain compliance with ARC/STSA and CAAHEP accreditation standards.

If you are interested in making a difference in students' lives, we want to hear from you to discuss this opportunity!