Assistant Instrumentation Instructor Jobs in Illinois

Description:

Teaching Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Administration 

• Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the surgical technology program. 

• Ensure alignment with accreditation requirements and institutional standards. 

• Participate in curriculum design, revision, and outcome assessment. 

Teaching & Instruction 

• Deliver lectures and labs in surgical technology courses. 

• Supervise student learning, provide feedback, and assess academic progress. 

• Support students in clinical exam preparation (CST and CBSPD). 

Accreditation & Compliance 

• Assist in preparing reports and documentation for CAAHEP and other accrediting bodies. 

• Maintain program data for outcomes assessment and continuous improvement. 

Faculty & Staff Collaboration 

• Contribute to the recruitment and mentorship of other instructors. 

• Conduct student selection interviews for new cohorts. 

• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and development workshops. 

Student Advising & Support 

• Advise students on academic progression, certification, and career readiness. 

• Support initiatives for student retention and success. 

Outreach & Program Promotion 

• Build relationships with industry professionals and alumni. 

• Promote community engagement and awareness of the surgical technology program and career field.  

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

• Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills.

• Computer based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills);

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.

• Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents.

• Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision. 

• Ability to learn from students' participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual.

Specialized technology skill requirements:

• The position also requires personal computer, and Outlook, excellent spelling and grammar skills, and the ability to communicate in a courteous, tactful, and concise manner. 

• Experience using multiple approaches to teaching and learning, such as incorporating technology, service learning, contextualized instruction, multiple levels, universal design for learning, or other research-based and innovative approaches that support increased student success.

Physical Demands:

• Standing during didactic and laboratory courses for a minimum of 4 hours.

• Lifting supplies and instrumentation up to 25 pounds.

Education and/or Experience:

• Have documented education or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design and program planning.

• Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.

• Possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

• Have a minimum total of two years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.

Benefits:

•401(k)

•Dental insurance

•Flexible spending account

•Health insurance

•Life insurance

•Paid time off

•Vision insurance

•Pre-tax amount for Transport