Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty - Program Director, Surgical Technology

Seattle Central College is looking to hire a Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty - Program Director, Surgical Technology in the healthcare & Humans Services Surgical Technology & Sterile Processing Program.

Salary Range for this position is $87,926 - $104,132 (depending on experience).

Application and required materials must be submitted no later than August 30, 2025. Opportunity is open until filled, first review of materials will begin August 15, 2025.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Executive Dean of Healthcare & Human Services the Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty - Program Director, Surgical Technology & Sterile Processing (ST/SP) will assume primary responsibility for the management & direction of the Surgical Technology & Sterile Processing programs along with instructional responsibilities. This includes teaching a minimum of one course per quarter, overseeing the planning, operations, and assessment of program facilities (i.e., labs and clinics), in conjunction with the Executive Dean supervising and coordinating the work of instructional staff, and working in a team with other program directors and program coordinators within the Healthcare & Human Services Division, and outside community partners. This position is responsible for implementing program policy.

This position is Full-time, working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, primarily 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

This position works a hybrid schedule of both remote and on-site work.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT.

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:

Competitive Pay Rates

Promotional Opportunities

Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans

Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

Transportation benefits

Tuition Waivers

PEBB Wellness Plan

Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Application Procedures:

Attached current Resume

Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants:

Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

What you will be working on:

The Program Director must be responsible for all aspects of the program, including but not limited to:

Administration, organization, supervision of the program; and

Continuous quality review and improvement of the program; and

Academic oversight, including curriculum planning and development.

Teach Surgical Technology lecture and laboratory skills.

Design and implement daily lesson activities that give students many opportunities to practice skills and knowledge that are appropriate to their level of training.

Evaluate student achievement of theory and lab goals and objectives and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.

Provide regular and ongoing feedback to students in order to bolster student learning.

Communicate all pertinent logistical information to students in a timely fashion.

Monitor students in the lab environment.

Assist students and ensure safety precautions are adhered to.

Maintain student attendance in accordance with established policies.

Prepare final evaluation and grades at the end of each course to update student records and transcripts.

Communicate with the Surgical Technology program director/faculty coordinator on a regular and ongoing basis.

Participate in continuing education, training, and departmental staff meetings on an ongoing basis. This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this posting.

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

Possess a minimum of an Associate Degree

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 five 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 ten years. Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources .

Physical Setting:

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment

Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students

Physical ability to perform required work, including (but not limited to) the ability to lift at least 50 pounds, and to walk, bend, twist, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, reach, grasp, push and pull on a regular to continuous basis

Work is performed throughout the campus in a variety of weather conditions and encounters noises typical of these settings Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of "bullying" behaviors, including "cyberbullying."

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the Director of Legal Compliance .

Background Check Statement

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.